A stout, common weed with burrs that stick to animal fur and clothing. 

Large, wavy, heart-shaped leaves that are green on the top and whitish on the bottom.

Leaves can grow to 50 centimeters in size.

Burdock can grow to be 1 to 2 meters tall.

Has purple flowers on tips of prickly ball of bracts that blooms between June and October.

Flower heads are 1 to 3 cm across, composed of purple disc florets surrounded by several rows of overlapping hooked bracts.

Has deep roots which are brownish green, or nearly black on the outside. 

Burdock appears in late April, if it is not removed early on it becomes quite difficult to remove due to its large roots.