butterbur
The origin and history of butterbur.
Etymology
The name is a compound of butter and bur. It refers to the plant's large leaves, which were once used to wrap butter.
The origin and history of butterbur.
The name is a compound of butter and bur. It refers to the plant's large leaves, which were once used to wrap butter.
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