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Pacific silverweed

Argentina pacifica
Argentina egedii 2818.JPG
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Argentina
Species: A. pacifica
Binomial name
Argentina pacifica
(Howell) Rydb.
Synonyms
  • Potentilla pacifica Howell
  • Potentilla anserina subsp. pacifica (Howell) Rousi

Argentina pacifica, sometimes called pacific silverweed,silverweed cinquefoil, or simply silverweed, is a low-growing perennial (6") with pinnately compound green leaves with silvery undersides. It is a member of the species aggregate known as Argentina anserina or Potentilla anserina. The yellow, saucer-shaped flowers appear late spring through summer. Pacific silverweed spreads very quickly and makes a lovely groundcover in moist areas. They need sun and regular water.



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