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Horseradish

Horseradish picture by Pethan on Wikimedia Commons

Armoracia rusticana

Common Name: Horseradish

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae

Synonyms: Cochlearia armoracia.

Known Hazards: Large quantities of this plant can be poisonous due to its content of volatile oils.

Habitats: Arable land, waste ground and by streams, favouring slightly damp positions.

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Burdock

Arctium lappa by Pethan Mosel, Germany on Wikimedia Commons

Arctium lappa

Common Name: Great Burdock

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae

Synonyms: A. majus.

Known Hazards: Care should be taken if harvesting the seed in any quantity since tiny hairs from the seeds can be inhaled and these . . . → Read More: Burdock