Carpet Cinquefoil
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Carpet Cinquefoil
Potentilla supina
Carpet Cinquefoil is a small, low-growing plant with bright yellow flowers. It loves to grow in sunny places and can often be found in fields and meadows, making the ground look cheerful.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Carpet Cinquefoil has small, bright yellow, five-petaled flowers atop slender stems. Its pinnate leaves have deeply cut, toothed leaflets. It grows low to the ground, forming a spreading mat.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusPotentilla
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its scientific name, 'supina', means 'lying down', describing its low-growing habit.
Some people traditionally used this plant for its hidden medicinal properties.
The word 'cinquefoil' comes from French, meaning 'five leaves'!
This tough plant is a relative of yummy strawberries, both in the Rose family!
Special abilities
Ability
Ground Hugger
Carpet Cinquefoil can spread its stems low to the ground, helping it colonize open spaces quickly.
Ability
Seed Survivor
Carpet Cinquefoil has seeds that can remain viable in soil for many years, waiting for the right moment to sprout.
Ability
Disturbance Dweller
Carpet Cinquefoil thrives in disturbed soils, helping it quickly establish in new or disrupted areas.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 5-20 cm
- Spread
- 20-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 0.5-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Gathers nectar, helping the plant reproduce.
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Feeds on nectar and assists in pollination.
eaten by
Garden Snail
Helix aspersa
Snails may graze on its tender leaves.
Traits
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Spring Blooming
Spring blooming plants produce their flowers during the spring season, often signifying the end of winter and the start of new growth.
Drought Tolerant
Drought-tolerant plants can survive and flourish in conditions with limited water availability.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Rapid Growing
Rapid growing plants exhibit accelerated growth rates, quickly increasing in size and biomass within a short period.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Carpet Cinquefoil?
5-20 cm
How wide does Carpet Cinquefoil spread?
20-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Carpet Cinquefoil?
0.5-1.5 cm
When does Carpet Cinquefoil bloom?
Summer
Is Carpet Cinquefoil edible?
No
Is Carpet Cinquefoil toxic?
None
What is Carpet Cinquefoil's lifecycle?
Annual
How is Carpet Cinquefoil pollinated?
Insect
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