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coltsfoot, Eurasian perennial herb (Tussilago farfara) of the family Asteraceae (aster aster [Gr.,=star], common name for the Asteraceae (Compositae), the aster family, in North America, name for plants of the genus Aster, sometimes called wild asters, and for a related plant more correctly called China aster (Callistephus chinensis ..... Click the link for more information. family), now a widespread weed in most northern lands. The scaly flower stalk bears a yellow flower head and downy, somewhat dandelionlike fruits. The leaves—appearing after the flowers—are large and vaguely heart shaped. Coltsfoot was long a popular cough remedy. Other plants are sometimes called coltsfoot, e.g., the related winter heliotrope, or sweet coltsfoot (Petastites fragrans), an ornamental. Coltsfoot is classified in the division Magnoliophyta Magnoliophyta (măg'nōlēŏf`ətə) ..... Click the link for more information. , class Magnoliopsida, order Asterales, family Asteraceae. coltsfoot a European plant, Tussilago farfara, with yellow daisy-like flowers and heart-shaped leaves: a common weed: family Asteraceae (composites) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Under the trees, carpeting the whole landscape, the emerald velvet of the new grass is scattered with thousands of crimson anemones, their pure blood-red complemented by millions of tiny white chamomile flowers, blue and pink iris, yellow coltsfoot, violets, and miles of pinky-mauve flowers whose name I do not know. tansy ragwort, coltsfoot, hound's tongue), especially Senecio species, have long been problematic in the western United States and are well known for livestock poisonings. Other traditional remedies used specifically for asthma include coltsfoot, yerba santa, wild cherry bark, gingerroot, pepermint, red clover, comfrey, nettle, parsley, and thyme. |
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