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> > I wonder if that 
> killed them dead enough not to come back?
> 

Unlikely.  Herself goes ballistic over the sight of thistle near the 
pastures.  When I had a lot more bees, I was always reluctant since that's a 
primo 
nectar plant.  Not so reluctant any more.

I've pulled up burdocks in the morning on a dry, sunny day that eventually 
gets into the 90's.  The bare roots will turn down into the ground and within 
a 
few days pull the plant back upright.  Spooky, that.

We keep burdock root as an anti-infective as you describe.  Some of it dried 
and some made into a tincture (in 'shine).  Ghastly bitter but effective.


James