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Sulphur Cinquefoil

Potentilla recta

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Pale yellow flowers, with five heart-shaped petals. Leaves were compound and divided into toothed leaflets.

Habitat:

Growing on the side of a river and next to a meadow.

Notes:

Cinquefoil has many potential medicinal uses, including using an infusion made from the root as an astringent, antiseptic, and tonic.

Reference Links:

Potentilla recta - Wikipedia

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