Petasites frigidus Sweet coltsfoot (Compositae)

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Petasites frigidus
Sweet coltsfoot
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The Petasites frigidus plant species is found in N. Europe to Northern N. America. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sweet coltsfoot. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. speciosa. Tussilago frigida.

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Latin Name:  Petasites frigidus
Common Name:  Sweet coltsfoot
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (L.)Fries.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Streamsides, moist woods, bogs and other wet places in N. America[60].

Edible Uses: Young leaves - raw or cooked[46, 61, 257]. They are mixed with other greens and used as a potherb[183, 257]. The leaves can also be made into a sauerkraut[257]. Young stalks and flower heads - cooked[183]. Roots - cooked[172, 183]. The burnt leaves are used as a salt substitute[172]. The stems and leaves, whilst still green, are rolled up into balls, dried and then placed on top of a very small fire on a rock and burned[207]. A very acceptable condiment for piñole[207].

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