description Tall Cinquefoil Overview
Tall cinquefoil, Potentilla arguta, is a perennial flowering plant in the rose family native to much of North America. It produces upright, often hairy or glandular stems and branched clusters of small cream-colored or pale yellow flowers, each typically with five petals. The species grows in relatively dry, open habitats such as prairies, meadows, rocky slopes, and woodland openings, and its flowers are visited by a variety of insects.
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What is the scientific name of tall cinquefoil?
Tall cinquefoil is Potentilla arguta. It is a perennial member of the rose family, Rosaceae.
What do tall cinquefoil flowers look like?
The plant produces branched clusters of small cream-colored or pale yellow flowers. Each flower typically has five petals, a common feature of cinquefoils.
Where is tall cinquefoil native?
Tall cinquefoil is native to much of North America. It grows as an upright perennial rather than as a low, creeping groundcover.
Why is it called tall cinquefoil?
The name refers to its upright growth compared with shorter cinquefoil species. Its stems may be hairy or glandular and rise above the foliage to carry the flower clusters.
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