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

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  1. n. A broad-leaved plant (Petasites vulgaris) of the Composite family, said to have been used in England for wrapping up pats of butter.
  2. n. small Eurasian herb having broad leaves and lilac-pink rayless flowers; found in moist areas
  3. A broad-leaved plant (Petasites vulgaris) of the Composite family, said to have been used in England for wrapping up pats of butter.
  4. A broad-leaved plant (Petasites vulgaris) of the Compositefamily, said to have been used in England for wrapping up pats ofbutter.
  5. n small Eurasian herb having broad leaves and lilac-pink rayless flowers; found in moist areas