Those pesky bristled burrs that get caught on your clothing or on your pet are likely from the burdock plant! It is native to Asia and Europe. In the first year of the plant's life, the root is sweet, can become very soft with chewing and has a sticky texture. That sticky texture won't be a problem when you buy the dried root in one pound bulk bags from Starwest Botanicals and do whatever you please with this very versatile root. Resealable one pound bag.