Potentilla pamirica
Pamir Cinquefoil
Family |
Rosaceae |
Genus |
Potentilla |
Species |
pamirica |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
Shape |
Mat-forming. |
Growth |
Medium |
Bark/Stem Description |
Smooth thin stems. |
Leaf Description |
Simple ovate-lanceolate leaflets of 3-4, pinnate, measuring between 2 - 3 cm long. Tomentose hairs on the undersides of foliage. |
Flower Description |
Round cup-shaped flowers that measure 1 - 1.3 cm in diameter. Its petals measure 5 - 6 mm long. Flowers are tufted together along a stem measuring 10 - 15 cm long. |
Colour Description |
Bright yellow blooms amongst medium green foliage with snowy white hairs. |
Texture Description |
Medium. |
Notable Specimens |
University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Devon, Alberta, Canada. |