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Three-toothed Cinquefoil

Potentilla tridentata

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Illustration of Three-toothed Cinquefoil (Potentilla tridentata)

Three-toothed Cinquefoil is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with small, yellow flowers. Its leaves are uniquely toothed, giving it its name.

Habitat
Grows in rocky outcrops and alpine meadows.
Diet
Provides nectar for pollinators and habitat for small insects.
How common
Common

Best time to see a Three-toothed Cinquefoil

The best time to see a Three-toothed Cinquefoil is June–August, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 7,382 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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