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Definition of petasites

petasites

/ˌpɛt.əˈsaɪ.tiːz/
pet · a · si · tes
Plural:petasites
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petasites Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any rhizomatous perennial flowering plant of the genus Petasites in the daisy family Asteraceae, native to moist habitats across the Northern Hemisphere and commonly known as butterbur, producing dense, conical spikes of fragrant white, pink, or purplish tubular flowers in early spring before its huge, rounded leaves emerge.

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• Nearby Words

pesto
petal
petalostemon
petasites
peters blind snake
petersburg
petit four

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Petasites. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/petasites
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