Farfugium
''Farfugium'' is a genus of flowering plants in the family (biology), family Asteraceae, native plant, native to streams and seashores in east Asia. They are rhizomatous evergreen perennial plant, perennials with rounded leathery leaves and bright yellow flowers in autumn and winter. Species include ''Farfugium japonicum'', with variegation, variegated cultivars for use in horticulture. ; Species * ''Farfugium hiberniflorum'' (Makino) Kitam. - Kyushu * ''Farfugium japonicum'' (L.) Kitam. - China, Korea, Japan (incl Nansei-shoto + Ogasawara-shoto) References

Senecioneae Asteraceae genera Flora of Eastern Asia Flora of China {{Senecioneae-stub ...
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Farfugium Japonicum
''Farfugium japonicum'' ( syn. '' Ligularia tussilaginea'') is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, also known as leopard plant, green leopard plant or tractor seat plant. It is native to streams and seashores of Japan, where it is called ''tsuwabuki'' (石蕗). Description It is a rhizomatous evergreen perennial, growing in a loose clump about tall and wide, with large round or kidney-shaped leaves that are slightly fleshy in texture. Daisy-like yellow flowers, across, are borne in loose clusters in autumn and winter. Cultivation ''Farfugium japonicum'' is grown as an ornamental plant for garden planting and containers. The variegated cultivars are often used to brighten shade garden settings. ''Farfugium japonicum'' var. ''giganteum'' is a very large leaved selection. Some cultivars have shiny green leaves variegated with irregular creamy white or yellow markings, which are leathery and large, 4-10 in (10.2-25.4 cm) across, with wavy or toothed margins, ...
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