Plants We Used to Use 8. Lesser burdock

The roots of Lesser burdock are cooked in some Asian dishes. The plant's leaves and stalks may also be incorporated in a wild salad (but watch out for phyto-oestrogens). However, burdock's best known UK use, is its role as flavouring for the Dandelion and burdock fizzy drink. The roots of both plants are combined in an infusion to provide a basic ingredient.