Petasites japonicus aka Japanese Butterbur
Taxonomy
Petasites japonicus, also known as butterbur, giant butterbur, great butterbur, and sweet-coltsfoot, is an herbaceous perennial plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to China, Japan, Korea, and Sakhalin and has been introduced in Europe and North America. The Ainu people refer to the previous inhabitants of Ezo as the Korpokkur or "people who dwelt below ground," and they are popularly associated with fuki leaves in art and mythology. Occasionally, morphologically hermaphroditic (but functionally sterile) flowers exist. Bog Rhubarb, a super rare houseplant, is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. It belongs to the Petasites genus and is native to Korea, China, and Japan. Bog Rhubarb does best in moderate sunlight and should be less than 6 feet from a window.
Common names
Japanese Butterbur, Great Butterbur, ButterburHow to care for Japanese Butterbur
Difficulty
Japanese Butterbur presents a moderate level of care, which allows plant enthusiasts with some experience to expand their skills and knowledge.
Water
Japanese Butterbur should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Dormancy
During the wintertime, it's common for Japanese Butterbur to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more.
Toxicity
Ploi does not possess verified information regarding the toxicity of this particular plant. In the event that you, a member of your family, or a pet ingests plant material with an unclear toxicity level, it is highly recommended to seek the advice of a medical professional.
Region of origin
Japanese Butterbur’s native range is E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. Naturalized in Britain.
More info:
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More Species in Petasites Genus
Petasites albus White Butterbur
Petasites formosanus Petasites Formosanus
Petasites hybridus Pestilence Wort
Petasites japonicus Japanese Butterbur
Petasites frigidus Arctic Butterbur
Petasites paradoxus Alpine Butterbur
