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Genus Tussilago (Noun)

Meaning

Genus of low creeping yellow-flowered perennial herbs of north temperate regions: coltsfoots; in some classifications includes species often placed in other genera especially Homogyne and Petasites.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Tussilago is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Europe and western Asia, but now widespread across North America and other temperate regions.
  • Tussilago farfara is the most well-known species within the genus Tussilago and is often found in areas that have been recently disturbed.
  • Genus Tussilago contains around six to ten species, but some classifications consider the number of species within this genus to be even higher.
  • Coltsfoot is another name for the genus Tussilago and it has been used to treat respiratory issues in some parts of the world.
  • Species in the genus Tussilago can grow to varying heights but generally produce bright yellow flowers with distinct petal arrangements.

Synonyms

  • Tussilago

Hypernyms

  • Asterid Dicot Genus
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