Skip to content

Alpine butterbur

Petasites paradoxus

Family: Asteraceae Genus: Petasites Species: paradoxus

Synonyms: Petasites niveus var. paradoxus, Petasites vulgaris subsp. niveus, Tussilago hastifolia, Tussilago nivea, Tussilago nivea var. paradoxa, Tussilago nivea var. hermaphrodita

Alpine butterbur (en)
Petasites paradoxus — flower
Petasites paradoxus — flower

Botanical Description

Flower: Color: white, purple

Native Region: Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Yugoslavia

Chemistry & External Identifiers

Trefle ID
5975

Important Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any herbal remedy, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications.