Tussilage. Huflattich.

No. 532. - This is a hardy, herbaceous perennial plant. The leaves are small, radical, roundish and heart-shaped, and from five to seven inches in diameter. The plants blossom in February or March, before the appearance of the leaves, and often while the ground is frozen and covered with snow. The leaves are the parts of the plant used, and are generally cut in July and September. In drying, spread them singly in an airy, shaded situation, but do not expose them to the sun. They are beneficial in cases of colds and pulmonary complaints.

Culture

No. 533. - Colt's Foot thrives best in rich, moist soil. It may be propagated from seeds, but is generally cultivated by dividing its long, creeping roots.