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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.

Synonyms

  • Petasites

Hypernyms

  • Asterid Dicot Genus
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