Cinquefoil

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  • Scientific Name: Potentilla reptans L.
Cinquefoil leaves have 5 serrated leaflets
Cinquefoil leaves have 5 serrated leaflets
Cinquefoil roots at the nodes
Cinquefoil roots at the nodes
Sulfure Cinquefoil (Potentilla recta) is a related species with 7 leaflets that is also occaisionally observed in turfgrass
Sulfure Cinquefoil (Potentilla recta) is a related species with 7 leaflets that is also occaisionally observed in turfgrass


  • Common Names: Cinquefoil, Besparmak, Cincoenrama, Creeping cinquefoil, Esparmak, Five Fingers, Five-Leaf Cinquefoil, Fivefinger, I'Hul Khamsat Awraq, Penthafilon, Suikerohanhikki, Sunkfield, Synkefoyle, Vieleaf, Vijfvingerkruid



  • Geographic Distribution: Europe, North America, North Africa



  • Photosynthetic Apparatus: C3


  • Major Identifying Characteristic: creeping with stems rooting at the nodes. Leaves mostly with 5 serrated leaflets. Yellow flowers on long stalks. Flowers have heart-shaped petals.
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