Swiss Mountain Leader

White Butterbur (Petasites albus) perennial, April-May, 15-100cm high

One of many plants that in the middle ages were thought to ward of plague this plant has an unpleasant smell. In modern times medicnes with butterbur are used to treat acute urinary tract pain and as a preventive for migraines.

It’s found nears banks of rivers or streams and is very common.