Scientific Name:

Petasites frigidus (34K)

Family Name:

Sunflower Family

Habitat:

Moist, boggy areas in forest clearings. They are often seen in ditches & roadsides in forest areas.

Characteristics:

1. Large, simple, palmate leaf (up to 1 ft side).

2. Leaf has 7-9 toothed points or lobes.

3. Leaves woolly-white below.

4. Small, purplish-white flowers.

5. Entire plant is 1' to 2' tall.

Uses or Importances:

1. Powerful cough medicine from juices.

2. Teas from leaves used to stop lung spasms.

3. Juices used on swelling, bug bites, sores & arthritis.

4. Stems make a tasty spring veggie.

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