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snow cinquefoil

Potentilla nivea

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.

🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇮 Finland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French potentille blanc-de-neige
German Schnee-Fingerkraut

Similar Species in Potentilla

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Alchemilla-leaved Cinquefoil
Potentilla alchemilloides
Not Evaluated
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alpine cinquefoil
Potentilla crantzii
Least Concern
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arctic cinquefoil
Potentilla hyparctica
Vulnerable
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Ashy Cinquefoil
Potentilla inclinata
Not Evaluated
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barren strawberry
Potentilla sterilis
Least Concern
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beautiful cinquefoil
Potentilla pulcherrima
Not Evaluated
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bluff cinquefoil
Potentilla arenosa
Near Threatened
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Brook Cinquefoil
Potentilla rivalis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of snow cinquefoil?
The scientific name of snow cinquefoil is Potentilla nivea. It belongs to the genus Potentilla.
What is the conservation status of snow cinquefoil?
snow cinquefoil (Potentilla nivea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does snow cinquefoil live?
snow cinquefoil is found in Distributed across Canada, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Canada, Finland, Norway, Sweden.
What family does snow cinquefoil belong to?
snow cinquefoil (Potentilla nivea) belongs to the genus Potentilla, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.
Is snow cinquefoil endangered?
No, snow cinquefoil (Potentilla nivea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does snow cinquefoil belong to?
snow cinquefoil (Potentilla nivea) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of snow cinquefoil?
The closest relatives of snow cinquefoil in the genus Potentilla include Alchemilla-leaved Cinquefoil, alpine cinquefoil, arctic cinquefoil, Ashy Cinquefoil, barren strawberry.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Potentilla — 20 Species

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Alchemilla-leaved Cinquefoil
Potentilla alchemilloides
NE 🐾
alpine cinquefoil
Potentilla crantzii
LC 🐾
arctic cinquefoil
Potentilla hyparctica
VU 🐾
Ashy Cinquefoil
Potentilla inclinata
NE 🐾
barren strawberry
Potentilla sterilis
LC 🐾
beautiful cinquefoil
Potentilla pulcherrima
NE 🐾
bluff cinquefoil
Potentilla arenosa
NT 🐾
Brook Cinquefoil
Potentilla rivalis
NE 🐾
Canada Cinquefoil
Potentilla canadensis
NE 🐾
Coast Cinquefoil
Potentilla litoralis
NE 🐾
Common Cinquefoil
Potentilla simplex
NE 🐾
creeping cinquefoil
Potentilla reptans
LC 🐾
cut-leaved cinquefoil
Potentilla bimundorum
NE 🐾
Downy Cinquefoil
Potentilla intermedia
NE 🐾
Drummond's cinquefoil
Potentilla drummondii
LC 🐾
Erect Cinquefoil
Potentilla recta
NE 🐾
European cinquefoil
Potentilla thuringiaca
NE 🐾
False Strawberry
Potentilla indica
NE 🐾
far northern cinquefoil
Potentilla subvahliana
NE 🐾
finely villous cinquefoil
Potentilla villosula
NE
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