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Norwegian Cinquefoil

Potentilla norvegica

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (20 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class
Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order
Rosales (バラ目)
Family
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Genus
Potentilla
Species
Potentilla norvegica (Norwegian Cinquefoil)

Names in Other Languages

French potentille norvégienne
German Norwegisches Fingerkraut

Similar Species in Potentilla

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arctic cinquefoil
Potentilla hyparctica
Vulnerable
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barren strawberry
Potentilla sterilis
Least Concern
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beautiful cinquefoil
Potentilla pulcherrima
Not Evaluated
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Ashy Cinquefoil
Potentilla inclinata
Not Evaluated
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bluff cinquefoil
Potentilla arenosa
Near Threatened
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Canada Cinquefoil
Potentilla canadensis
Not Evaluated
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Coast Cinquefoil
Potentilla litoralis
Not Evaluated
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alpine cinquefoil
Potentilla crantzii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Norwegian Cinquefoil?
The scientific name of Norwegian Cinquefoil is Potentilla norvegica. It belongs to the genus Potentilla.
What is the conservation status of Norwegian Cinquefoil?
Norwegian Cinquefoil (Potentilla norvegica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Norwegian Cinquefoil live?
Norwegian Cinquefoil is found in Found across Europe (20 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belarus, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland.
What family does Norwegian Cinquefoil belong to?
Norwegian Cinquefoil (Potentilla norvegica) belongs to the genus Potentilla, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.
Is Norwegian Cinquefoil endangered?
No, Norwegian Cinquefoil (Potentilla norvegica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Norwegian Cinquefoil belong to?
Norwegian Cinquefoil (Potentilla norvegica) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Norwegian Cinquefoil?
The closest relatives of Norwegian Cinquefoil in the genus Potentilla include arctic cinquefoil, barren strawberry, beautiful cinquefoil, Ashy Cinquefoil, bluff cinquefoil.

Native Range — 22 Countries

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Genus Potentilla — 20 Species

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arctic cinquefoil
Potentilla hyparctica
VU 🐾
barren strawberry
Potentilla sterilis
LC 🐾
beautiful cinquefoil
Potentilla pulcherrima
NE 🐾
Ashy Cinquefoil
Potentilla inclinata
NE 🐾
bluff cinquefoil
Potentilla arenosa
NT 🐾
Canada Cinquefoil
Potentilla canadensis
NE 🐾
Coast Cinquefoil
Potentilla litoralis
NE 🐾
Jurtzev's cinquefoil
Potentilla subgorodkovii
NE 🐾
Hoary Cinquefoil
Potentilla argentea
LC 🐾
varileaf cinquefoil
Potentilla diversifolia
LC
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Norwegian Cinquefoil
Potentilla norvegica
LC
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one-flowered cinquefoil
Potentilla uniflora
NE 🐾
Palmleaf cinquefoil
Potentilla collina
EX 🐾
Strawberry cinquefoil
Potentilla fragiformis
LC 🐾
Pennsylvania Cinquefoil
Potentilla pensylvanica
NE 🐾
pretty cinquefoil
Potentilla pulchella
NE 🐾
prostrate cinquefoil
Potentilla supina
EN 🐾
cut-leaved cinquefoil
Potentilla bimundorum
NE 🐾
red-stemmed cinquefoil
Potentilla rubricaulis
NE 🐾
alpine cinquefoil
Potentilla crantzii
LC
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