Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area
Petasites albus
| Family : | ASTERACEAE |
| Common Name (UK) : | White Butterbur |
| Common Name (DE) : | Weiße Pestwurz |
| Common Name (FR) : | Pétasite blanc |
| Habitat : | Near streambeds and in damp forests |
| Remarks : | The leaves are used in an infusion to treat coughing. The leafstalk can be eaten like asperges. |
| First appearing : | March |
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