Butterbur a gogo at Altyre
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The photograph on this page of Butterbur a gogo at Altyre by Des Colhoun as part of the Geograph project.
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Image: © Des Colhoun Taken: 11 Mar 2012
Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) thrives on shady well watered soil as found here on Altyre estate. The flower of this plant precedes the leaves which are the largest leaves of any native British plant. Sometimes these leaves can measure up to one metre across! The name of the plant is derived from the latter days practice of using the leaves to wrap butter. Butterbur roots are widely sought in the field of medicine for the production of a diuretic or muscle relaxing drug. The plant also has its own moth.
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