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
- 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.
- Petasites flowers are purple, pink, or white and appear in the spring.
- Petasites rootstock is used in traditional medicine for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Petasites is sometimes used as a salad green or as a culinary herb.
- Petasites can be cultivated in gardens, but it can also be found growing wild in wet areas.
- Petasites is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of conditions.
- Petasites is a beneficial plant for wildlife, providing food and cover for insects, birds, and other animals.
FAQs About the word petasites
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.
