sulphur cinquefoil

Potentilla recta

The sulphur cinquefoil is a bright yellow flower that loves to grow in sunny places. Its five petal shape looks like a little star shining in the grass!

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The sulphur cinquefoil has bright yellow, five-petaled flowers that resemble small buttercups. Its palmate leaves, divided into 5-7 toothed leaflets, are covered in fine hairs, giving the plant a somewhat rough texture. It stands upright on hairy stems.

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sulphur cinquefoil

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Datos interesantes

"Cinquefoil" means 'five leaves,' though this one often has more!

Its bright yellow flowers look like tiny strawberry blossoms, but don't eat them!

Some people call it a "weed," but bees think it's a delicious snack!

This plant is an expert at popping up in new places, thanks to its seeds!

Habilidades especiales

sulphur cinquefoil has hairy leaves that reduce water loss, helping it survive in sunny, dry places.

sulphur cinquefoil can regrow from its deep taproot if the upper plant is damaged, helping it recover easily.

sulphur cinquefoil thrives in open, disturbed areas, quickly colonizing sunny spots with its vigorous growth.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 30-90 cm
Extensión: 20-40 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 2-3 cm
Temporada de floración: Late Spring to Late Summer
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

pollinates

Honey bee

Apis mellifera

Visits its bright yellow flowers for nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Common eastern bumblebee

Bombus impatiens

Helps transfer pollen while foraging on blooms.

eaten by

White-tailed deer

Odocoileus virginianus

Deer may browse on the leaves and young shoots.

parasitizes

Black bean aphid

Aphis fabae

Feeds on the plant's sap, potentially weakening it.

Rasgos

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.