Potentilla simplex - Common Cinquefoil
 I
have unfortunately not been able to find much information on this plant
from the books in my possession so forgive me if this description is a
tad dry. Potentilla means "little powerful one" which may hint at medicinal
uses. It has many common relatives such as Silverweed (P. anserina) with
its edible root and Canadian Dwarf Cinquefoil (P. canadensis) It propagates
mostly by runners like its close cousin the Strawberry. Its presence is
indicative of impoverished soil. |
| Family: Rose (Rosaceae)
Blooms: March through June Native to: Photo Location: Ypsilanti, MI |