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cinquefoil

Any of a group of plants that usually have five-lobed leaves and brightly coloured flowers. They are widespread in northern temperate regions. (Genus Potentilla, family Rosaceae.)

Field cinquefoil ( Potentilla canadensis) is a low-growing perennial with yellow flowers native to eastern North America in dry grasslands and barrens.
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Interestingly, the shrubby cinquefoils (Potentilla) also seem to be avoided by hungry deer.
Oh `deer', it's here: Fall planting time by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
Some of the more than 50 varieties of Bush Cinquefoils are in flower most of the summer.
Evaluate your garden; Picture several new plants in the landscape by Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA)
 
 
 
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