genus petasites Synonyms
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genus petasites Meaning
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genus petasites (n)
genus of rhizomatous herbs of north temperate regions: butterbur; sweet coltsfoot
genus petasites Sentence Examples
- The genus Petasites belongs to the Asteraceae family, known for its large, showy flowers.
- Petasites plants are herbaceous perennials with thick, creeping rhizomes.
- The genus Petasites is characterized by its distinctive palmately lobed leaves.
- Petasites species are native to cool temperate regions of the northern hemisphere.
- The flowers of Petasites are borne in dense clusters atop tall, leafless stems.
- Petasites plants contain pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which are toxic to livestock.
- Some species of Petasites are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
- The genus Petasites includes the common butterbur (Petasites hybridus), a widespread and invasive species.
- Petasites plants are often found in riparian zones and moist meadows.
- The genus Petasites is currently undergoing taxonomic revision, with several species being reclassified.
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genus of rhizomatous herbs of north temperate regions: butterbur; sweet coltsfoot
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The genus Petasites belongs to the Asteraceae family, known for its large, showy flowers.
Petasites plants are herbaceous perennials with thick, creeping rhizomes.
The genus Petasites is characterized by its distinctive palmately lobed leaves.
Petasites species are native to cool temperate regions of the northern hemisphere.
