Family: Rosaceae
shrubby five-fingers, three-toothed cinquefoil
[Potentilla tridentata Aiton, more...]
Merel R. Black
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Etymology: Sibbaldiopsis: for Dr. Robert Sibbald, 17th century Edinburgh professor and opsis, "like," referring to similarity to Sibbaldia
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-12" tall shrub
Leaves: 3-parted, obovate, tip with 3 teeth; mostly near the base of the plant
Flowers: white, 5-parted, 3/8" wide; blooms June-Aug.
Habitat: shores, forests; in gravelly, rocky soil
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-12" tall shrub
Leaves: 3-parted, obovate, tip with 3 teeth; mostly near the base of the plant
Flowers: white, 5-parted, 3/8" wide; blooms June-Aug.
Habitat: shores, forests; in gravelly, rocky soil
Conservation Status: Native
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 7 USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Robert W. Freckmann
Merel R. Black
