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Dasiphora fruticosa

plant
Also known as: Potentilla fruticosa
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shrubby cinquefoil Shrubby cinquefoil (Dasiphora fruticosa) is a popular ornamental plant.

Dasiphora fruticosa, commonly known as shrubby cinquefoil, is a species of flowering plant belonging to the rose family (Rosaceae). It is a much-branched, low shrub characterized by pinnately compound leaves and solitary or clustered five-petaled flowers, which are typically yellow.12

This plant is closely related to the genus Potentilla, with Dasiphora fruticosa (formerly classified as Potentilla fruticosa) being a significant source for dwarf shrubs used in landscaping. The name "cinquefoil" refers to the five leaflets often found in the compound leaves of related species, though variations exist.1

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