Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Potentilla norvegica Linnaeus
(Norwegian Cinquefoil)

Family: Rosaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Potentilla monspeliensis Linnaeus

Potentilla norvegica is a prostrate herb with small usually single or trifoliate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found on disturbed ground at middle elevation.
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Potentilla norvegica, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Al Wheeler, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak turnoff, July 28, 2008



Potentilla norvegica, growth habit, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Al Wheeler, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak turnoff, July 28, 2008



Potentilla norvegica, detail of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Bill Norris, Kelly Kindscher, & Al Wheeler, Pinos Altos Range, Signal Peak turnoff, July 28, 2008


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