Clayweed
Tussilago farfara L.
Tussilago farfara, commonly known as coltsfoot, is a member of the Asteraceae family and the tribe Senecioneae. It is native to Europe and parts of western and central Asia. The scientific name was published in 1753 by L. The name 'tussilago' comes from the Latin words 'tussis' (cough) and 'ago' (to act on), indicating its historical use in treating respiratory conditions. The plant has been used in traditional medicine, but it contains toxic pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can pose risks to liver health.
Description
Tussilago farfara is distributed across regions including Labrador, Newfoundland, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Russia, the Faroe Islands, Flanders, Bulgaria, and Iceland. It is known by the common name 'Clayweed' in English and other languages. This plant is part of the Asteraceae family, a large and diverse group of flowering plants. Its historical use in traditional medicine has been noted, but its toxicity due to pyrrolizidine alkaloids has raised concerns about its safety.
Other common names
ClayweedColt'S-FootColts-FootColtsfootCoughwortDovedockGinger RootHorse-Hoof
Distribution
Labrador · Newfoundland · British Columbia · New Brunswick · Nova Scotia · Ontario · Prince Edward Island · Quebec · Saint Pierre and Miquelon · DK · FI · NO · SE · RU · FO · Flanders · Bulgaria · Faroyar (Faroes) · Iceland · Svalbard · Sweden · Vermont-US · NZ · FK · BG · IS · Bærum · Ongdal · Norway · Askim
Synonyms
Farfara radiataTussilago umbertinaTussilago alpestrisCineraria farfara
