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Potentilla inclinata Vill.

grey cinquefoil (Rosaceae)

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Potentilla inclinata is native to central Europe, southern Europe and the Near East, but is grown as a garden plant in the British Isles.

Wienerwald, Austria; 2013-06-27

 grey cinquefoil / Potentilla inclinata: _Potentilla inclinata_ is native to central Europe, southern Europe and the Near East, but is grown as a garden plant in the British Isles.

The leaves of Potentilla inclinata lack the narrow recurved margin seen on Potentilla argentea.

Wienerwald, Austria; 2013-06-27

 grey cinquefoil / Potentilla inclinata: The leaves of _Potentilla inclinata_ lack the narrow recurved margin seen on _Potentilla argentea_.

The flowers of Potentilla inclinata are also larger than those of Potentilla argentea.

Wienerwald, Austria; 2013-06-27

 grey cinquefoil / Potentilla inclinata: The flowers of _Potentilla inclinata_ are also larger than those of _Potentilla argentea_.

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