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Tussilago farfara

Tussilago farfara

9.9
A plant with early yellow flowers and large round leaves that people used as medicine
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Tussilago farfara is recognized for its large leaves and bright yellow flowers in early spring.

Examples

  • Many botanical gardens grow Tussilago farfara for its early yellow flowers.

  • Tussilago farfara has been traditionally used to treat coughs and respiratory issues.

  • You can often find Tussilago farfara growing along riverbanks in early spring.

  • Look at this Tussilago farfara!

  • I found some Tussilago farfara growing near the river.

  • In herbal medicine, Tussilago farfara has been valued for its soothing properties.

  • Many people choose to plant Tussilago farfara in their gardens for its unique appearance.

Synonyms

coltsfoot
vsTussilago farfara
9.9

A small plant with round leaves and yellow or white flowers that grows in wet places

is the scientific name used in formal botanical contexts

Surface Forms

Tussilago farfara singular
Tussilago farfaras plural
coltsfoots plural
coltsfoot singular

Morphology

Tussilago + farfara

This is a Linnaean binomial (scientific) name: a proper Latinized label rather than a compositional English phrase. Even if a learner knew the constituent forms, the combination functions as an arbitrary taxonomic name and does not transparently yield the common‑name meaning 'coltsfoot' or its properties. Such scientific names are language‑neutral labels and are therefore unpredictable for a B1 learner.

Etymology

Tussilago farfara may come from Latin words that give a simple picture: tussis means 'cough' and -ago means 'to drive away', because people used the plant to ease coughs. The second part farfara likely points to the soft, round leaves that look like a young horse's foot, which is why the plant is also called 'coltsfoot' and remembered as a cough remedy.