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Butterbur

Hydraecia petasitis

Classification

Class
Insecta
Family
Noctuidae

Petasites is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, Asteraceae, that are commonly referred to as butterburs and coltsfoots. They are perennial plants with thick, creeping underground rhizomes and large rhubarb-like leaves during the growing season. Most species are native to Asia or southern Europe.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Netherlands · 12Germany · 7Switzerland · 6Belgium · 1