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  8. Sulphur Cinquefoil

species 44,730 observations

Sulphur Cinquefoil

Potentilla recta

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

99 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Strawberry Leafroller Moth 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 13
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Margined Calligrapher, Bicolored Striped Sweat Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee, Confusing Furrow Bee 85

Children

  • Sulphur Cinquefoil

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry Well drained
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Alkaline
Habit
Erect
Plant type
Wildflower Herbaceous perennial Weed

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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