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Petasites hybridus (L.) P. Gaertn., B. Mey. & Scherb.

butterbur (Asteraceae / Compositae)

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Very widespreadNegligible tendencySE
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Petasites hybridus is found in wet lowland areas across the British Isles, except for parts of the far north.

Niederösterreich, Austria; 2005-04-02

 butterbur / Petasites hybridus: _Petasites hybridus_ is found in wet lowland areas across the British Isles, except for parts of the far north.

The inflorescences of Petasites hybridus are dense cylindrical spikes, typically purplish in colour.

Niederösterreich, Austria; 2005-04-02

 butterbur / Petasites hybridus: The inflorescences of _Petasites hybridus_ are dense cylindrical spikes, typically purplish in colour.

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