Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 7(1): 241. 1838 [late Apr 1838] (as bootii)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000050737
Common Names
- Boot's Nabalus
- Nabalus Bootii
- Boot's Butterbur
Description
Nabalus bootii (also called 'Boot's Nabalus', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant, native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Nabalus bootii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Nabalus bootii is yellow in color and has a single yellow center. The seed is small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves that are oval in shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Nabalus bootii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When grown in containers, it should be fertilized regularly and watered regularly. When grown in the ground, it should be mulched to help retain moisture.
Where to Find Nabalus bootii
Nabalus bootii can be found in wet meadows, wet prairies, and fens in the eastern United States.
Nabalus bootii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Nabalus bootii?
Nabalus bootii
What is the common name of Nabalus bootii?
Boot's Nabalus
What is the family of Nabalus bootii?
Asteraceae
Where is Nabalus bootii native to?
Europe and North America
What type of plant is Nabalus bootii?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Nabalus genus
Nabalus trifoliolatus,
Nabalus alatus,
Nabalus altissimus,
Nabalus asper,
Nabalus boottii,
Nabalus acerifolius,
Nabalus albus,
Nabalus barbatus,
Nabalus bootii,
Nabalus crepidineus,
Nabalus racemosus,
Nabalus mainensis,
Nabalus sagittatus,
Nabalus ochroleucus,
Nabalus tatarinowii,
Nabalus serpentarius,
Nabalus roanensis,
Nabalus autumnalis,
Nabalus carrii,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,