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COMMON NAME

Coltsfoot

SCIENTIFIC NAME

Tussilago farfara

Plant family

Aster (Asteraceae)

Plant group

Wildflowers and Herbs

Coltsfoot is a perennial, herbaceous plant that invades disturbed areas throughout much of the eastern United States.The dandelion-like flowers are bright yellow in color and emerge before the leaves in early spring.
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Coltsfoot is a perennial, herbaceous plant that invades disturbed areas throughout much of the eastern United States. The basal leaves are heart-shaped, slightly toothed and up to 6 in. (15.2 cm) wide. The dandelion-like flowers are bright yellow in color and emerge before the leaves in early spring.
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Did you know?

Coltsfoot is an important larval plant for some species of butterflies. The genus name "Tussilago" means "cough suppressant". Coltsfoot has been used for medicinal purposes in the past but has more recently been found to contain alkaloids that cause serious problems in the liver.
DISTRIBUTION IN TH U.S.
Connecticut , Delaware , Illinois , Indiana , Kentucky , Massachusetts , Maryland , Maine , Michigan , Minnesota , North Carolina , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New York , Ohio , Pennsylvania , Rhode Island , Tennessee , Virginia , Vermont , Washington , Wisconsin , West Virginia
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