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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Petasites hybridus

Family : ASTERACEAE
Common Name (UK) : Butterbur
Common Name (DE) : Rote Pestwurz
Common Name (FR) : Pétasite hybride
Habitat : Near streambeds and in wet places
Remarks : The root is used as a treatment for migraine.
First appearing : May
Abundance :

  • Photo Date :May 1, 2006
  • Location :Near Laufen, Swabian Alb.
    N48° 13.752' E8° 55.790'