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Potentilla rupestris L.

rock cinquefoil (Rosaceae)

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Synonym | Drymocallis rupestris (L.) Soják

Potentilla rupestris is a widespread montane species in central Europe, found disjunctly in southern Scandinavia, and at 2 sites in northern Scotland and 2 sites in eastern Wales.

Hautes-Pyrénées (65), France; 2015-05-24

 rock cinquefoil / Potentilla rupestris: _Potentilla rupestris_ is a widespread montane species in central Europe, found disjunctly in southern Scandinavia, and at 2 sites in northern Scotland and 2 sites in eastern Wales.

The combination of white flowers and pinnate leaves in Potentilla rupestris is unique among our Potentilla species.

Hautes-Pyrénées (65), France; 2015-05-25

 rock cinquefoil / Potentilla rupestris: The combination of white flowers and pinnate leaves in _Potentilla rupestris_ is unique among our _Potentilla_ species.

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