Species
Potentilla recta
Etymology
Potentilla: rather powerful (supposed medical effects)
Common Name(s)
tall cinquefoil
Family
Rosaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Similar Taxa
It is not easy to distinguish the two cytotypes of P. recta; the hexaploid has somewhat smaller and slightly darker-yellowish flowers than the tetraploid. The best way to identify the cytotype is to make a chromosome staining. In North
Flower Colours
Cream,Yellow
This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010