Tussilago farfara, commonly known as coltsfoot, [2]: 770 [3] is a plant in the tribe Senecioneae in the family Asteraceae, native to Europe and parts of western and central Asia. The name "tussilago" is derived from the Latin tussis, meaning cough, and ago, meaning to cast or to act on.

Sep 27, 2024 · Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is a flower in the daisy family that’s been used for medicinal purposes. However, research suggests there may be negative effects associated with it.

Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is wild, edible and nutritious food. Identify coltsfoot via its pictures, habitat, height, flowers and leaves.

A comparative life-history study of Cirsium arvense (L.) Scop. and Tussilago farfara L., the most troublesome weeds in the newly reclaimed polders of the former Zuiderzee. In: Harper, J. L., ed. The biology of weeds.

Botanical Name: Tussilago farfara. Other Common Names: Coughwort, bull’s foot, assfoot, farfara, horsehoof, foalswort, foal’s foot. Habitat: Coltsfoot can grow in damp or dry conditions and grows well in alkaline clay soil.

Tussilago, the genus name, is a reference to the reputed ability of Colt's-foot to cure coughs. (The Latin verb Tussere means to cough.) The specific epithet farfara is the ancient Latin name for the wildflower Colt's-foot.

Apr 28, 2019 · Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is a nonnative plant which bears small, bright yellow flowers in early spring. Its dandelion-like flowers appear before the foliage. The common name refers to the resemblance of the leaf to a colt's foot.

1. Tussilago farfara L. E. coltsfoot. CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT. Roadsides, stream and river banks, trail edges, open or partially shaded, disturbed soil.

Tussilago is an easy-to-care-for plant that thrives in full sunlight and moderately moist soil. Special care points include avoiding overwatering to prevent root rot and ensuring adequate drainage. Regular weeding is essential to prevent competition for nutrients.

Tussilago Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 2: 865. 1753; Gen. Pl. ed. 5, 372. 1754. Coltsfoot [Said to be based on Latin tussis, cough, for which the plant has a medicinal reputation] Theodore M. Barkley† Perennials, 5–30(–50) cm (rhizomes fibrous-rooted, creeping; plants forming extensive colonies).