Potentilla wheeleri
Kern Cinquefoil
Also known as: Potentilla viscidula (Rydb.) Rydb. +4 more
- Potentilla viscidula (Rydb.) Rydb.
- Potentilla wheeleri var. paupercula Jeps.
- Potentilla wheeleri var. typica Munz & I.M.Johnst.
- Potentilla wheeleri var. viscidula Rydb.
- Potentilla wheeleri var. wheeleri
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Potentilla wheeleri (commonly known as Kern cinquefoil) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Rosaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It is part of the broad Potentilla genus, encompassing over 550 species globally.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California