Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area
Tussilago farfara
| Family : | ASTERACEAE |
| Common Name (UK) : | Coltsfoot |
| Common Name (DE) : | Huflattich |
| Common Name (FR) : | Tussilage |
| Habitat : | Common on heavy clay soil beside streams and ditches |
| Remarks : | Introduced to the U.S. where it is considered a noxious weed.
The young leaves are rich in vitamin C and can be eaten as a salad. It is often eaten in Japan and is used as an ingredient in medicines for coughs and asthma. |
| First appearing : | April |
| Abundance : | Abundant |
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