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Coltsfoot (Tussilago farfara) — wildflower of Ireland

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Coltsfoot

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Tussilago farfara

Bright yellow dandelion-like flowers pop up in late winter — before the leaves! The big hoof-shaped leaves come later, giving the plant its name.

Height
25 cm
Blooms
Feb–Apr
Family
Daisy (Asteraceae)
Latin name
Tussilago farfara
Where to find
  • Bare ground and roadsides
  • Stream banks
  • Disturbed clay