Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Potentilla anserina Linnaeus
(Silverweed)

Family: Rosaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms:
Argentina anserina (Linnaeus) Rydberg
Argentina argentea Rydberg
Potentilla anserina Linnaeus var. concolor Seringe
Potentilla anserina Linnaeus var. sericea (Linnaeus) Hayne

Potentilla anserina is a perennial herb recognized by leaves with nearly 20 leaflets, larger ones and smaller ones mixed together. It bears runners that can root at the nodes. The style originates from the side of the ovary.
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Potentilla anserina, photo Russ Kleinman, Jack Carter & Richard Felger, Quemado Lake, July 7, 2009



Potentilla anserina, closeup of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Jack Carter & Richard Felger, Quemado Lake, July 7, 2009



Potentilla anserina, runner with reduced leaves, photo Russ Kleinman, Jack Carter & Richard Felger, Quemado Lake, July 7, 2009



Potentilla anserina, 3x macro of lateral style, photo Russ Kleinman, Jack Carter & Richard Felger, Quemado Lake, July 7, 2009


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