Plant identification from Asian Garden

I had the opportunity to tour the Botanical Garden yesterday and have to say how impressive and beautiful it is.

I took a picture of a plant with huge round-shaped leaves that were about 70 to 75 cm in diameter. I have attached a copy of one of the pictures I took.

Can anyone tell me what it is? Our guide told me, but I am unable to recall what it is.

Thanks,
Don Morishita

 

That's Petasites japonicus. You might enjoy this:
http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/potd/2005/10/petasites_japonicus_var_giganteus.php

 

Cool leaf and cool link, thanks

Ed

 

Thanks very much for the answer and the link.