Petasites albus
Butterbur
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The Petasites albus plant species is found in N. and C. Europe. Naturalized in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Butterbur. Some home gardeners know the variety as Tussilago alba.

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Latin Name:  Petasites albus
Common Name:  Butterbur
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (L.)Gaertn.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  1
 
Habitat:  Waste ground, roadsides, plantations and woods[17], often in damp soils[1].

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