Petasites hybridus (Butterbur)

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Petasites hybridus (Butterbur). Rowan McOnegal. Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Petasites hybribus (Butterbur) Shows group of thick stemmed low growing plants; large leaves and thick, pink spikes. Its leaves, like those of Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) has been used as a specific remedy for cough. Used in homeopathy to heal ulcers and suppurating wounds. The fleshy petioles have been eaten like a vegetable. The huge leaves were once used by peasants as a head covering.

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