Tormentil | Rose family |
Potentilla erecta | Rosaceae |
Tormentil is a sprawling or weakly erect plant of grassland and moors, usually on acid soil.
It has a small yellow flower with 4 petals.
The leaves are stalkless with 3 leaflets, although the presence of two large stipules at
the bases of the leaves can make it appear as if it has 5 leaflets.
It is easily confused with Creeping Cinquefoil,
which has 5 petals and 5-7 leaflets.
Leaf, with 3 leaflets and 2 stipules | Leaves, without stalks |