Potentilla gracilis (Slender Cinquefoil)

Order Rosales, Family Rosaceae, Genus Potentilla

This plant is a typical perrennial Cinquefoil with bright yellow flowers and variable leaves. Aspects of this plant are, in fact, so variable that "Flora of North America" gives very generalized descriptions.Find this plant in sunny locations. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and Colorado Wildbuds have more information.

 

 

 

 

 

Sparse hairs on stem whihc might be glandular.

Sparse hairs and glands on leaf.

A reminder to wash your veggies. Underside of leaf densely hairy.