Gobo gobo

BURDOCK FAIRY 

Gobo, Barbane ‘n Hardock

Arctium lappa, Clotburr,

Gobo, Gobo

Bardana, Hareburr, Burdock

Turkey Burr Seed, Harlock

Burr burr, Burr burr

Long fleshy taproot,

Hooked-bracted flower heads that do

Hitch-hike, Hitch-hike

Rhubarb-like heart-shaped leaves

Thick stalks that can to grow six feet

but hollow, hollow

Peel these stalks before the flower heads

have enlarged and then like asparagus

you can eat them raw
or boiled in a broth

stir-fried with carrots

and soy sauce, yes, soy sauce

Similar in taste to Salsify

a French cuisine well known and liked

Ce’Bon, Ce’ Bon...

.. (to be continued,

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