Potentilla recta
Common name
tall cinquefoil
Family
Rosaceae
Flora category
Vascular – Exotic
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Conservation status
Not applicable
Similar taxa
It is not easy to distinguish the two cytotypes of P. recta; the hexaploid has somewhat smaller and slightly darker-yellowish flowers than the tetraploid. The best way to identify the cytotype is to make a chromosome staining. In North
Flower colours
Cream, Yellow
Etymology
potentilla: Rather powerful (supposed medical effects)