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European cinquefoil

Potentilla thuringiaca

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).

🇱🇻 Latvia 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇦 Canada 🇱🇹 Lithuania

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (thực vật)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Rosales (bộ Hoa hồng)
Family
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Genus
Potentilla
Species
Potentilla thuringiaca (European cinquefoil)

Names in Other Languages

French potentille de Thuringe
German Thüringisches 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 European cinquefoil?
The scientific name of European cinquefoil is Potentilla thuringiaca. It belongs to the genus Potentilla.
Where does European cinquefoil live?
European cinquefoil is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).. Countries include Canada, Denmark, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden.
What family does European cinquefoil belong to?
European cinquefoil (Potentilla thuringiaca) belongs to the genus Potentilla, which is part of the taxonomic family Rosaceae.
What kingdom does European cinquefoil belong to?
European cinquefoil (Potentilla thuringiaca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (thực vật).
What are the closest relatives of European cinquefoil?
The closest relatives of European cinquefoil in the genus Potentilla include arctic cinquefoil, barren strawberry, beautiful cinquefoil, Ashy Cinquefoil, bluff cinquefoil.

Native Range — 7 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 🐾
Norwegian Cinquefoil
Potentilla norvegica
LC 🐾
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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