Is common burdock a common weed?

Answer 1

It would seem obvious given the name, and burdock is plentiful enough, but one man's weed is another man's dinner. The Japanese use it in their cuisine. And it has become rather famous as the inspiration for Velcro. It's a herbaceous member of the daisy family, so we could call it a notorious wildflower, but that still won't save it from the lawn mower.