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Princeton's WordNet
butterbur, bog rhubarb, Petasites hybridus, Petasites vulgarisnoun
small Eurasian herb having broad leaves and lilac-pink rayless flowers; found in moist areas
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butterburnoun
Any of several Eurasian herbs, of the genus Petasites, have dense clusters of often purple flowers
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Butterburnoun
petasites, Lat. It is a plant with a flosculous flower, consisting of many florets, divided into many parts, sitting on the embryo, and continued in a cylindrical empalement, divided also into many parts; the embryo becomes afterwards a seed furnished with down, and the flowers appear before the leaves. It is used in medicine, and grows wild in great plenty by the sides of ditches. Philip Miller
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butterbur
Butterbur is a type of perennial herb found in Asia, Europe, and parts of North America. It's known for its large leaves and small, pink-ish flowers and is often used in herbal remedies. Two types, Petasites hybridus and Petasites japonicus, are most commonly used in medicine. It has been utilized for treatments for conditions like migraines, allergies, asthma, and gastrointestinal issues, among other health problems. Please note that unprocessed Butterbur contains toxic components that can harm the liver, requiring purification processes to be safe for consumption.
Webster Dictionary
Butterburnoun
a broad-leaved plant (Petasites vulgaris) of the Composite family, said to have been used in England for wrapping up pats of butter
Wikidata
Butterbur
The plants commonly referred to as Butterbur are found in the daisy family Asteraceae in the genus Petasites. They are mostly quite robust plants with thick, creeping underground rhizomes and large Rhubarb-like leaves during the growing season. Another common name for many species of this genus is Sweet Coltsfoot.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of butterbur in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of butterbur in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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