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Burdock
What is the burdock's adaptions?
It prefers full sun or partial shade. The hooked tips of the phyllaries that make up the involucre are an adaptation for seed dispersal. Animals that ...
Do burdock seeds hurt animals?
Burdock is not toxic but because of its spiny burs it can become attached to animals fur and cause trauma. Burs attached to eye lashes in horses can c...
What animal eats burdock plants?
Birds and bats can die as a result of being caught in burdock burs.Livestock are actually attracted to burdock and will eat it. ... Burdock can spread...
Does any animals eat burdock?
The flowers form fruit that are roundish burrs. These prickly burrs are noted for easily catching on to fur and clothing, thus providing an excellent ...