Petasites japonicus subsp. giganteus

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

USA

How it is used for food

The flower buds are eaten as a vegetable or used as a condiment.

Edible parts

Flower buds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Petasites amplus Kitam.; Petasites giganteus F. Schmidt ex Trautv.; Petasites japonicus (Siebold & Zucc.) F. W. Schmidt; Petasites japonicus var. giganteus F. Schmidt ex Makino;