Creeping cinquefoil

Potentilla reptans

Creeping cinquefoil is a lovely plant with bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows low to the ground and can spread out like a carpet, making it a cheerful addition to gardens and fields.

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The Creeping cinquefoil has slender, reddish stems that creep along the ground, rooting at nodes. Its bright yellow, five-petaled flowers stand out against palm-shaped leaves, each with five serrated leaflets, resembling a small hand.

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Creeping cinquefoil

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Datos interesantes

'Cinquefoil' means 'five leaves' in old French, describing its unique foliage!

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Habilidades especiales

Creeping cinquefoil sends out long, trailing stems that root as they grow, helping it quickly spread and cover ground.

Creeping cinquefoil has a strong root system, thriving in poor soils and disturbed areas, withstanding trampling.

Creeping cinquefoil can regrow from stem fragments, allowing it to recover quickly from damage or disturbance.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 10-30 cm
Extensión: 50-200 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 1-2.5 cm
Temporada de floración: Late Spring to Early Autumn
Comestible: Sí
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

collects nectar and pollen from its flowers.

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

visits flowers for nectar.

eats

Grove snail

Cepaea nemoralis

consumes its leaves and stems.

eaten by

Roe deer

Capreolus capreolus

grazes on its foliage.

Rasgos

Aromático

Las plantas aromáticas producen y emiten compuestos orgánicos volátiles fragantes, a menudo como defensa o para atraer a los polinizadores.

Floración

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

Floración de verano

Las plantas de floración de verano producen sus flores durante la temporada estival, a menudo aportando un color vibrante cuando muchas otras plantas ya han terminado de florecer.