Potentilla anserina L.

Silverweed

Description:

·        Trailing plant with erect leaves 10-20 cm long

·        Leaves pinnately divided with 5-10 alternate leaflets on either side

·        Long peduncles arise from nodes carrying one or two bright yellow flowers 15-25 mm wide

Habitat:

·        Sandy beaches

·        Dunes

·        Marshes

·        Wharfs or ports

Distribution:

·        Along shoreline