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Silver Cinquefoil

Potentilla argentea

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Description:

Sprawling plant with palmate, lobed leaves, mostly in groups of 5. White hairs on the underside of the leaves give them a "silvery" appearance. Stems reddish with white hairs. Bright yellow flowers with 5 petals with alternating pointed, hairy sepals (the little green things between the petals). Rose Family. Introduced from Eurasia.

Habitat:

Cedar Creek County Park, New York. Fence line near an archery range.

Notes:

Roots are said to be edible.

Reference Links:

Potentilla argentea (Silver Cinquefoil): Minnesota Wildflowers

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