Caroline's Observations Post Lab 2
The greater burdock has the unique adaptation of extended roots, it shoots deep into the soil. This is done so that it stays in place for a long time (so that it can flower in its second year) and is hard for animals (including humans!) to dig up. One adaptation of all of the observed plants in Mont Royal is that they are all short in growth height. This is done because of the climate in Mont Royal, including great snow and cold winds. The shorter growth provides protection from the climate by being closer to the ground (less wind and more shelter from snow). The greater burdock is in the genus Arctium L., family Asteraceae, and order Asterales. The phylogeny placement continues in the superorder Asteranae and class Magnoliopsida.
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