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Asteraceae
Petasites

not marked as a favorite taxon *Petasites hybridus (Linnaeus) G. Gaertner, B. Meyer, & Scherbius. Common name: Butterbur, Butterfly-dock. Phenology: Apr-May. Habitat: Disturbed areas, frequently cultivated, rarely naturalized or persisting. Distribution: Native of Europe. Introduced and naturalizing south to DE, WV, and se. PA.

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Origin/Endemic status: Europe

Synonymy ⓘ: = C, F, FNA20, G, Il, K4, Mi, NY, Oh3, Pa, SE1; = n/a — Tat. Basionym: Tussilago hybrida L. 1753

Links to other floras: = Petasites hybridus - FNA20

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
  • Midwest: FACW
  • Northcentral & Northeast: FAC

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