potentilla Synonyms
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potentilla Meaning
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potentilla (n)
chiefly perennial northern hemisphere herbs and shrubs: cinquefoil
potentilla Sentence Examples
- Potentilla anserina, commonly known as silverweed, is a perennial herb found in temperate regions worldwide.
- The root of potentilla tormentilla, called tormentil, has been used in traditional medicine to treat diarrhea and dysentery.
- The petals of potentilla fruticosa, known as Nepal strawberry, are edible and have a sweet, slightly sour taste.
- Potentilla erecta, commonly called erect cinquefoil, bears bright yellow flowers that attract butterflies and bees.
- The leaves of potentilla reptans, known as creeping cinquefoil, are used in some cultures for making tea.
- Potentilla gracilis, a small-growing species, is often used in rock gardens and as groundcover.
- The rhizomes of potentilla palustris, known as marsh cinquefoil, have been used historically to treat kidney problems.
- Potentilla tridentata, found in alpine regions, is a low-growing plant with white or pink flowers.
- Potentilla recta, known as upright cinquefoil, is a tall-growing species with showy, yellow flowers.
- Potentilla rubra, commonly called strawberry-leaved potentilla, has composite leaves that resemble those of a strawberry plant.
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chiefly perennial northern hemisphere herbs and shrubs: cinquefoil
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Potentilla anserina, commonly known as silverweed, is a perennial herb found in temperate regions worldwide.
The root of potentilla tormentilla, called tormentil, has been used in traditional medicine to treat diarrhea and dysentery.
The petals of potentilla fruticosa, known as Nepal strawberry, are edible and have a sweet, slightly sour taste.
Potentilla erecta, commonly called erect cinquefoil, bears bright yellow flowers that attract butterflies and bees.
