Coltsfoot Tussilago farfara

Family: Composite Family (Asteraceae) Similar species:   •   Sweet Coltsfoot (Petasites frigidus) - Has white flowers, different leaves.   •   Common Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) - Leaves are different. Flowers: Spring;  Yellow;  7 or more parts (petals) Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 358    Native/Non-native: Non-native For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 180 photographs available, of which 11 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page