Holmgren Cinquefoil
Curren Frasch; Gretchen Baker; Remington Jackson
Potentilla holmgrenii
NatureServe conservation status
Global (G-rank): G2
State (S-rank): S1
Utah Wildlife Action Plan status
- SGCN
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General information
Potentilla holmgrenii or Holmgren’s cinquefoil is an alpine cushion plant found only in the Schell Creek and Snake ranges in Nevada and the Deep Creek range in Utah along wind-swept ridges and rocky slopes between 3300 and 4500 meters (10800-14800 ft) elevations. The yellow flowers of this species can be spotted in the summertime.
Description
Potentilla holmgrenii or Holmgren’s cinquefoil is an alpine cushion plant found only in the Schell Creek and Snake ranges in Nevada and the Deep Creek range in Utah along wind-swept ridges and rocky slopes between 3300 and 4500 meters (10800-14800 ft) elevations. The yellow flowers of this species can be spotted in the summertime.
Phenology
Flowering in the summertime.
Diagnostic characteristics
Potentilla holmgrenii is distinguished by its forward facing lateral leaflets and teeth, which are also thicker and more densely hairy than the similar P. nivea.
Species range
Potentilla holmgrenii is found in the Schell Creek and Snake ranges in eastern Nevada and the adjacent Deep Creek Range in Utah.
Taxonomy
No, this species does not have taxonomic discrepancies