Genus Petasites (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of rhizomatous herbs of north temperate regions: butterbur; sweet coltsfoot.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Butterbur, genus petasites, is a perennial plant in the sunflower family that is often used to reduce migraine symptoms.
- The sweet coltsfoot plant, from the genus petasites, can grow quite large and requires regular division and grooming.
- Butterbur is one type of plant in the genus petasites, known for its heart-shaped leaves and growing habit along riverbanks.
- It's possible that the medicinal properties of plants in the genus petasites, such as butterbur and sweet coltsfoot, can counteract the negative effects of pollution.
- Despite their potential health benefits, certain plants in the genus petasites have been known to become invasive in some areas, requiring careful control and management.