petasites

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. A genus of flowering plants : Petasites is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants in the sunflower family (Asteraceae). These plants are characterized by their large, often rounded leaves and rhizomatous (creeping underground stem) growth habit. They are native to damp, temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, such as wetlands and riverbanks. Usage species are often fo...