Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frigidus
ID:
127457

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Fr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Summa Veg. Scand. : 182 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126786



Common Names

  • Butterbur
  • Frozen Butterbur
  • Frigid Petasites


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Synonyms

  • Nardosmia nivalis (Greene) Jurtzev [unknown]
  • Petasites hyperboreus Rydb. [unknown]
  • Nardosmia frigida (L.) Hook. [unknown]
  • Nardosmia angulosa Kuprian. [unknown]
  • Nardosmia frigida frigida [unknown]
  • Petasites nivalis nivalis [unknown]
  • Petasites gracilis Britton [unknown]
  • Petasites nivalis hyperboreus (Rydb.) J.Toman [unknown]
  • Tussilago frigida L. [unknown]
  • Nardosmia angulosa Cass. [unknown]
  • Petasites corymbosus Rydb. [unknown]
  • Petasites frigidus corymbosus (R.Br.) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Petasites frigidus hyperboreoides Hultén [unknown]
  • Petasites frigidus frigidus [unknown]
  • Petasites frigidus nivalis (Greene) Cody [unknown]
  • Petasites frigidus nivalis (Greene) Cronquist [unknown]
  • Petasites alaskanus Rydb. [unknown]
  • Petasites nivalis Greene [unknown]

Description

Petasites frigidus (also called giant butterbur, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and North Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces small white flowers in the spring. It grows in moist, open, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Petasites frigidus is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for some animals, and as a source of fiber for weaving.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Petasites frigidus var. palmatus (Aiton) Cronquist
Petasites frigidus var. sagittatus (Banks ex Pursh) Chern.
Petasites frigidus var. sinuolatus Korobkov

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Petasites frigidus has white flowers with a single row of white petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Petasites frigidus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Petasites frigidus

Petasites frigidus is native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It is found in moist, shady areas and can be found in woodlands, meadows, and along streams.

Petasites frigidus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Petasites frigidus?

Petasites frigidus

What is the common name of Petasites frigidus?

Frigid Sweet Coltsfoot

What type of plant is Petasites frigidus?

Perennial herb

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-87800: Based on the initial data import
Elias Magnus Fries (1794-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fr.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.