Weed of the Week

3-10-08

Sulfur cinquefoil, Potentilla recta

             

Photo credits: Richard Old, XID Services, Inc

 Characteristics:

Family: Rosaceae

Origin: Native

Description:

• Perennial, 1-1.5 feet tall

Stems:

• Multi-stemmed from the base

Flowers:

• Light yellow flower with 5 petals

Leaves:

• Palmately compound with 5-7 leaflets per leaf

Fruit:

• Flower produces one single oval seed

Additional information:

Flowering occurs May to July.  Found in disturbed and undisturbed areas.

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