Coltsfoot has no cultivated varieties, as it is a wild medicinal plant and rhizomatous weed. There is only one species in the genus Tussilago: Tussilago farfara (common coltsfoot).
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Breeders do not develop ornamental or garden varieties of this plant, as it reproduces naturally in the wild and is often considered a weed in gardens. Plant characteristics: Single species: Tussilago farfara. Family: Asteraceae (Compositae). Uses: Used in folk and traditional medicine (as decoctions for coughs and inflammation). Origin of the name: The underside of the leaf is fuzzy and warm ("coltsfoot"), while the top is smooth and cool ("coltsfoot").








