Definition of butterbur Butterbur

but•ter•bur

We found 4 definitions of butterbur from 4 different sources.

What does butterbur mean?

Noun Plural: butterburs
butterbur - small Eurasian herb having broad leaves and lilac-pink rayless flowers; found in moist areas
		bog rhubarb, Petasites hybridus, Petasites vulgaris
		herbaceous plant, herb aromatic potherb used in cookery for its savory qualities

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butterbur (n.)
A broad-leaved plant (Petasites vulgaris) of the Composite family, said to have been used in England for wrapping up pats of butter.

Butterbur is the name of a group of low grass plants with leaves in the form of a heart. In general, the leaves are very big. Butterbur likes to grow near rivers and other water places in Europe, Asia and North America.

His root is very long and grows very quick. Flowers are white, yellow, white-yellow or white-red, they are small and in a great number.

Butterbur is used in medical purposes, but there is a poison in all parts of the plant.

It may be an interest plant for gardens.

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