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
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.
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 Petasites genus
Petasites sachalinensis,
Petasites tricholobus,
Petasites paradoxus,
Petasites japonicus,
Petasites rubellus,
Petasites radiatus,
Petasites kablikianus,
Petasites rechingeri,
Petasites hybridus,
Petasites spurius,
Petasites kablikianus,
Petasites albiflorus,
Petasites alpestris,
Petasites tatewakianus,
Petasites albus,
Petasites formosanus,
Petasites fominii,
Petasites frigidus,
Petasites pyrenaicus,
Petasites versipilus,
Petasites doerfleri,
Petasites anapetrovianus,
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,