coltsfoot
Definition
- Noun:
- A perennial herb with large, rounded leaves resembling a colt's foot and yellow flowers that appear before the leaves: This is the primary definition, referring to a specific plant (Tussilago farfara) known for its early spring flowers and medicinal history.
- A tufted evergreen perennial herb with spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy, round to heart-shaped leaves that change color in fall: This definition refers to a different, evergreen plant in the genus Petasites or similar, often also called coltsfoot in some contexts, distinguished by its white flowers and ornamental foliage.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We found coltsfoot growing by the stream; its yellow flowers were a sure sign of early spring.
- The herbalist recommended coltsfoot for its traditional uses, though she advised caution.
- The garden's coltsfoot is attractive year-round, with its leaves turning a beautiful coppery purple in autumn.
Advanced Usage
- Botanical Context: In precise botanical terminology, "coltsfoot" most accurately refers to . The second definition may be specified as "white coltsfoot" or a related species to avoid confusion.
- True coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) is a pioneer species that often colonizes disturbed ground.
Variants and Related Words
- Coltsfoots (n): The standard plural form.
- Tussilago (n): The scientific genus name for the common coltsfoot.
- Butterbur (n): A common name for related plants in the genus, which can sometimes be confused with coltsfoot.
Synonyms
- Coughwort: An archaic name highlighting its historical medicinal use for coughs.
- Son-before-the-father: A folk name referring to the flowers appearing before the leaves.
- Farfara: From the Latin species name .
Related Phrases
- Coltsfoot Rock: A type of hard candy historically made with coltsfoot extract as a remedy for coughs.
- He bought a stick of traditional coltsfoot rock from the pharmacy.
Noun
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perennial herb with large rounded leaves resembling a colt's foot and yellow flowers appearing before the leaves do; native to Europe but now nearly cosmopolitan; used medicinally especially formerly
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tufted evergreen perennial herb having spikes of tiny white flowers and glossy green round to heart-shaped leaves that become coppery to maroon or purplish in fall
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