common cinquefoil

Potentilla simplex

Common cinquefoil is a cheerful yellow flower that grows in many places. Its pretty petals and green leaves make it a lovely sight in fields and gardens.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The common cinquefoil is a low-growing plant with slender, often creeping stems. It has bright yellow, five-petaled flowers, about an inch wide, and distinctive palmate leaves divided into five serrated leaflets, resembling a tiny hand.

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common cinquefoil

Categoría

Plantas

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Datos interesantes

Despite its delicate look, it can survive being walked on and quickly bounces back!

In some cultures, it was once used in magic potions for protection and good luck!

Its bright yellow flowers follow the sun, turning their faces towards the light all day!

The name 'cinquefoil' means 'five leaves' in old French, for its five-part leaves!

Habilidades especiales

Common cinquefoil can send out creeping stems called stolons, helping it quickly spread and cover ground.

This plant has a strong taproot that helps it find water deep in the soil during dry spells.

Its low-to-the-ground growth helps it avoid being mowed or eaten, staying safe from harm.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 10-50 cm
Extensión: 30-100 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 1-2 cm
Temporada de floración: Primavera a verano
Comestible: Sí
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Its nectar and pollen provide food for this common bee.

eats

Pallid-winged grasshopper

Trimerotropis pallidipennis

This common grasshopper may graze on its leaves and stems.

eats

Eastern cottontail

Sylvilagus floridanus

Its leaves and stems are a food source for this rabbit.

Rasgos

Caducifolio

Las plantas caducifolias pierden periódicamente todas sus hojas, por lo general durante el otoño o las estaciones secas.

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Ornamental

Las plantas ornamentales se cultivan principalmente por su atractivo estético, embelleciendo paisajes y jardines con su atractivo follaje, flores o forma.