Potentilla recta
Common names
tall cinquefoil
Biostatus
Exotic
Category
Vascular
Structural class
Herbs - Dicotyledons other than Composites
Flower colours
Cream, Yellow
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
Conservation status
Not applicable
Detailed taxonomy
Family
Rosaceae
Other information
Etymology
potentilla: Rather powerful (supposed medical effects)