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Silverweed
Potentilla anserina

Silverweed (Potentilla anserina) Other common names: Common Silverweed, Silvery Cinquefoil

Other scientific names: Argentia anserina, Argentia litoralis, Argentia vulgaris, Argentina argentea, Potentilla egedii, Potentilla yukonensis

French names: Potentille ansérine

Family: Rose Family (Rosaceae)

Flowers: Summer;  Yellow;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Compound

Habitat: Fields and Open Areas, Wet Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 182   

Native/Non-native: Native

Photographs: 103 photographs available, of which 10 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)

Silverweed has buttercup-like yellow flowers.

Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)

a Silverweed plant.

Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)

Silverweed usually grows in sandy areas.

Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)

Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)

Nice pattern of Silverweed on sand. This plant spreads by runners.

Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)

Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)

Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)

Silverweed leaf.

Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)

A closeup view of a leaf shows how this plant gets its name of Silverweed.

Silverweed (Potentilla anserina)