Petasites japonicus

Plant Characteristics
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Cultivation

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Scientific Names

Read about Petasites japonicus in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Petasites japonicus, F. Schmidt. Lvs. large,3 1/2-4 ft. across, radical: peduncle with 2 or 3 linear bracts: fl.-heads in a fastigiate thyrse. Isl. of Sachalin. B.M. 8032. Var. giganteus, Hort. Lvs. orbicular, margin wavy: fl.- heads densely clustered. Gn.M.10:180.—The stalks are eaten as a vegetable after being boiled, and are also preserved in salt or sugar. The fl.-buds, which appear in Feb., are used as a condiment, as they have a slightly bitter but agreeable flavor. The plant has been advertised in Amer. since 1900 by several dealers. Grows as high as a man, and is useful for bold effects in the subtropical garden. ^CH The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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