Potentilla arguta

     Prairie Cinquefoil

Rosaceae

  Fruit Type:  Achene

  Fruiting Period:  Oct

  Flowering Period:  early Jul - early Aug

  Color:  Tan

  Size: 

  Shape:  Ear-shaped with arched end

  Surface Features:  Smooth, veined

  Scarification:  Not required

  Stratification:  60 - 90 days

  Cotyledons:  Round with entire margins and hairs

  Leaf arrangement:  Basal

  Leaves (early):  Simple, Maple-like, petiole, notched, hairs

  Leaves (later):  Compound, trifoliate, petiole, notched, hairs