Question: Hi, Can you please identify this large-leaved plant? It is a ground hugging plant, growing in an area that probably …
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Question
Hi, Can you please identify this large-leaved plant? It is a ground hugging plant, growing in an area that probably gets light no more than 1/3 of the day. It only gets water when it rains. It has been growing since mid-July near the foundation of our house in Brookline, MA. Thanks!
Answer
Dear BrooklineBiker, you have a species of coltsfoot or sweet-coltsfoot, either in the genus Tussilago or the genus Petasites, respectively. It appears to be closest to Tussilago farfara (coltsfoot). Next year look for the flowers that emerge in the spring of the year. It will confirm which species this is.
