sulphur cinquefoil
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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!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
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.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusPotentilla
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
"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!
Special abilities
Ability
Drought Defender
sulphur cinquefoil has hairy leaves that reduce water loss, helping it survive in sunny, dry places.
Ability
Tough Rooter
sulphur cinquefoil can regrow from its deep taproot if the upper plant is damaged, helping it recover easily.
Ability
Sun Seeker
sulphur cinquefoil thrives in open, disturbed areas, quickly colonizing sunny spots with its vigorous growth.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 20-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late Spring to Late Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
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.
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer Blooming
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
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.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult first.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is sulphur cinquefoil?
30-90 cm
How wide does sulphur cinquefoil spread?
20-40 cm
How big are the flowers on sulphur cinquefoil?
2-3 cm
When does sulphur cinquefoil bloom?
Late Spring to Late Summer
Is sulphur cinquefoil edible?
No
Is sulphur cinquefoil toxic?
None
What is sulphur cinquefoil's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is sulphur cinquefoil pollinated?
Insect
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