Bog rhubarb
Petasites japonicus (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim.
Petasites japonicus, known as bog rhubarb, is a herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae family. Native to China, Japan, Korea, and Sakhalin, it has been introduced to Europe and North America, including British Columbia, Canada. It was introduced to southern British Columbia by Japanese migrants.
Description
Petasites japonicus (Siebold & Zucc.) Maxim. is a member of the Asteraceae family. It is commonly called bog rhubarb in English. The plant is native to regions in East Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, and Sakhalin. It has been introduced to several countries in Europe and North America, such as Belgium, the Netherlands, Great Britain, and Canada. The species was first published in 1866.
Other common names
ButterburCreamy ButterburGiant ButterburGreat ButterburJapanese ButterburJapanese Sweet ColtsfootSweet-ColtsfootFukiBog rhubarb
Distribution
British Columbia · Ontario · Quebec · Belgium · Flemish Region · France · The Netherlands · Great Britain · GB · DK · Czech Republic · Denmark · Finland · Channel Is. · Ireland · Northern Ireland · Norway · Sweden · England · Scotland · Wales · SE · Vermont-US · CZ · NO · TW · CA · Hawaii · conterminous 48 United States · Walloon Region
Synonyms
Nardosmia japonicaPetasites liukiuensisPetasites spuriusNardosmia japonica subsp. japonicaPetasites japonicus var. japonicusTussilago petasites
