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Arctic Butterbur

Petasites frigidus

Least Concern

About

The Arctic Butterbur (Petasites frigidus) is a species in the genus Petasites. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Finland, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇮 Finland 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Asterales (Asternartige)

Family

Asteraceae (Daisy Family)

Genus

Petasites

Species

Petasites frigidus (Arctic Butterbur)

Names in Other Languages

French pétasite des régions froides

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arctic Butterbur?

The scientific name of Arctic Butterbur is Petasites frigidus. It belongs to the genus Petasites.

What is the conservation status of Arctic Butterbur?

Arctic Butterbur (Petasites frigidus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Arctic Butterbur live?

Arctic Butterbur is found in Distributed across Finland, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Finland, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Arctic Butterbur belong to?

Arctic Butterbur (Petasites frigidus) belongs to the genus Petasites, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.

Is Arctic Butterbur endangered?

No, Arctic Butterbur (Petasites frigidus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Arctic Butterbur belong to?

Arctic Butterbur (Petasites frigidus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Arctic Butterbur?

The closest relatives of Arctic Butterbur in the genus Petasites include Gewöhnliche Pestwurz, japanische Pestwurz, Vanillen-Pestwurz, Weiße Pestwurz.