Cottam's cinquefoil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cottam's cinquefoil |
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Potentilla
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cottamii
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Potentilla cottamii is a special and rare flowering plant. It is also known as Cottam's cinquefoil or Pilot Range cinquefoil. This plant belongs to the rose family. It grows naturally in parts of Nevada and Utah in the United States.
What is Cottam's Cinquefoil?
This plant is a type of perennial herb. This means it lives for more than two years. It forms a low, leafy mat close to the ground. The plant was first officially described in 1987.
Where Does Cottam's Cinquefoil Grow?
Cottam's cinquefoil is found in a specific area. It lives in the Pilot Range mountains. This mountain range is mostly in Elko County, Nevada. A small part of its home is also in nearby Utah. This plant likes to grow in cracks and small spaces. You can find it in rock walls and on cliffs.
What Does Cottam's Cinquefoil Look Like?
This plant has interesting leaves. Each leaf is divided into three smaller parts. These smaller parts are called leaflets. The edges of these leaflets are toothed, like tiny saws.
The flowers of Cottam's cinquefoil are small and yellow. They are usually shaped like an oval or a triangle. Each flower is about 3 or 4 millimeters long. Most flowers have five petals. But sometimes, you might see one with only four petals! In the center of each yellow flower, there are 15 yellow stamens. Stamens are the parts of the flower that make pollen.
