common cinquefoil
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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.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
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.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusPotentilla
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
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!
Special abilities
Ability
Ground Gripper
Common cinquefoil can send out creeping stems called stolons, helping it quickly spread and cover ground.
Ability
Deep Drinker
This plant has a strong taproot that helps it find water deep in the soil during dry spells.
Ability
Low Profile Protector
Its low-to-the-ground growth helps it avoid being mowed or eaten, staying safe from harm.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 10-50 cm
- Spread
- 30-100 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
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
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Eastern cottontail
Sylvilagus floridanus
Its leaves and stems are a food source for this rabbit.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Edible
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
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
Always look but don't pick flowers without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is common cinquefoil?
10-50 cm
How wide does common cinquefoil spread?
30-100 cm
How big are the flowers on common cinquefoil?
1-2 cm
When does common cinquefoil bloom?
Spring to Summer
Is common cinquefoil edible?
Yes
Is common cinquefoil toxic?
None
What is common cinquefoil's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is common cinquefoil pollinated?
Insect
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