Rank Species | Subfamily Rosoideae | |
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Similar Ruby Cinquefoil, Cinquefoil, Dwarf Yellow Cinquefoil, Potentilla neumanniana, Potentilla recta | ||
Potentilla nepalensis miss willmott
Potentilla nepalensis, common name cinquefoil, is a perennial plant species in the genus Potentilla.
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Description
Potentilla nepalensis can reach a height of 30–60 centimetres (12–24 in). This plant forms low mounds of deep green strawberry-like leaves composed of broad leaflets. The cup-shaped 5-petalled flowers may be cherry red or deep pink, with a darker center, about 2.5 cm in width. They bloom July to August.
Distribution
This plant is native to E. Asia and W. Himalayas, from Pakistan to Nepal.
Habitat
This species can be found in grazing grounds and cultivated areas, at elevation of 2,100–2,700 metres (6,900–8,900 ft) above sea level.
References
Potentilla nepalensis Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA