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Plant Name:
Shrubby Cinquefoil
Scientific Name:
Dasiphora fruticosa (formerly Potentilla fruticosa)
Description:
A deciduous shrub with showy yellow flowers and small, silvery leaves.
Habitat:
Native to northern regions of North America and Eurasia, and often found in rocky or sandy soils in open woodlands, meadows, and along stream banks.
Fauna:
Shrubby Cinquefoil provides habitat and food for a variety of wildlife species, including bees and butterflies who are attracted to the plant's flowers for nectar, and birds who may use the plant for cover and nesting.
Growing Conditions:
Prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established.
Uses:
Often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. The plant's leaves have been used for medicinal purposes.
Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):
Young leaves and flowers can be eaten raw or cooked
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Poisonous:
No
Fun Facts:
Shrubby Cinquefoil is also known as "shrubby fivefingers" or "tundra rose".
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