petasites (Meaning)

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petasites (n)

genus of rhizomatous herbs of north temperate regions: butterbur; sweet coltsfoot

Synonyms & Antonyms of petasites

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petasites Sentence Examples

  1. Petasites is a genus of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family.
  2. Petasites species are commonly known as butterburs or bog-rhubarbs.
  3. Petasites plants are native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
  4. Petasites leaves are large and can grow up to 3 feet wide.
  5. Petasites flowers are purple, pink, or white and appear in the spring.
  6. Petasites rootstock is used in traditional medicine for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
  7. Petasites is sometimes used as a salad green or as a culinary herb.
  8. Petasites can be cultivated in gardens, but it can also be found growing wild in wet areas.
  9. Petasites is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of conditions.
  10. Petasites is a beneficial plant for wildlife, providing food and cover for insects, birds, and other animals.

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genus of rhizomatous herbs of north temperate regions: butterbur; sweet coltsfoot

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Petasites is a genus of flowering plants in the Asteraceae family.

Petasites species are commonly known as butterburs or bog-rhubarbs.

Petasites plants are native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Petasites leaves are large and can grow up to 3 feet wide.