Burdock, also known as gobō in Japanese, is a root vegetable. Burdock root has a brown color with hairy exterior. It has a crunchy texture similar to celery. Some can grow up to three feet long.

Example

1. We peeled the long, burdock root and sliced it for stir-fry.
2. Did you know burdock is a common vegetable in Japan?
3. My grandma made a famous Japanese dish called Kinpira Gobo.