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Tall Cinquefoil
Drymocallis arguta
(formerly Potentilla arguta)

Other common names: Prairie Cinquefoil

Other scientific names: Potentilla arguta, Drymocallis agrimonioides, Geum agrimonioides

French names: Potentille âcre

Family: Rose Family (Rosaceae)

Group: Cinquefoils

Flowers: Summer;  White;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Alternate

Height: 30-100 cm (11-39 in)

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 230   

Native/Non-native: Native

Photographs: 83 photographs available, of which 1 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Tall Cinquefoil (Drymocallis arguta)
Photograph by Graham Buck