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Tussilago

Tussilago

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A low plant with yellow flowers that grows in damp places like coltsfoot
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  • The most well-known member of the genus Tussilago is the coltsfoot plant.

Examples

  • Tussilago is commonly found in moist environments across Europe and Asia.

  • Botanists often debate whether certain species should be classified under Tussilago or placed in related genera.

  • The most well-known member of the genus Tussilago is the coltsfoot plant.

  • The Tussilago plant is often used in herbal medicine.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Tussilago for its vibrant yellow flowers.

  • Tussilago is commonly found in moist environments across Europe and Asia.

  • Many gardeners appreciate Tussilago for its vibrant yellow flowers.

Synonyms

genus Tussilago
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A group of low, creeping plants with yellow flowers like coltsfoot

is the same genus but sometimes includes related species

Compounds

genus Tussilago
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A group of low, creeping plants with yellow flowers like coltsfoot

Tussilago alpina
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A small mountain plant with purple-red flowers that grows from underground stems

Tussilago farfara
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A plant with early yellow flowers and large round leaves that people used as medicine

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Tussilago comes from the Latin tussis 'cough' and the part -ago 'to drive away', because the coltsfoot plant was long used to treat coughs. So the name reminds us that this low, yellow-flowered plant was once thought to help with coughs.