Potentilla canadensis L.

Canadian Dwarf Cinquefoil

Description:

·        Trailing plant

·        Five leaflets palmately parted

·        Sharply toothed leaves

·        Yellow flowers with five petals

·        First flower arises from axil of first leaf

Habitat:

·        Open areas

·        Fields

·        Dry barrens

Distribution:

·        Cow pasture

·        Along driveway