Petasites
genus of plants From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
genus of plants From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Petasites is a genus of herbs with leaves in the shape of a heart in the family Asteraceae. The common English name of petasites is Butterbur. Plants of this genus grow near rivers and other water places in Europe, Asia and North America.
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Petasites paradoxus | |
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Genus: | Petasites P.Mill. |
In general, the leaves are very big. Its root is very long and grows very quickly. Flowers are white, yellow, white-yellow or white-red, they are small and in a great number.
Butterbur is used in medical purposes, but there is a poison in all parts of the plant.
Some species of Butterbur are cultivated as a garden plant.
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