Family: Asteraceae
arrow-leaf sweet-colt's-foot, arrowhead sweet-colt's-foot
[Petasites dentatus Blank., more...]
Derek Anderson
Steve C. Garske
Etymology: Petasites: from
Leaves: basal on long stalks, up to 12" long, triangular with arrow to heart-shaped base, whitened beneath
Flowers: head 1/2" long with white to pinkish disk flowers; inflorescence with heads in an open, branched cluster; blooms May-June
Fruits: dry seed on fluffy pappus
Habitat: wet, cold forests and meadows
Conservation Status: Threatened
Leaves: basal on long stalks, up to 12" long, triangular with arrow to heart-shaped base, whitened beneath
Flowers: head 1/2" long with white to pinkish disk flowers; inflorescence with heads in an open, branched cluster; blooms May-June
Fruits: dry seed on fluffy pappus
Habitat: wet, cold forests and meadows
Conservation Status: Threatened
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 8, Wetland Indicator = OBL WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Steve C. Garske
June M. Dobberpuhl
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Scott A. Milburn
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Eric J. Epstein
Eric J. Epstein
Derek Anderson
Steve C. Garske
