Potentilla subjuga, frontside of leaf, July 7, 2021
P. subjuga, backside of leaf, July 7, 2021
Common & scientific names
Colorado cinquefoil, Potentilla subjuga
Family
Rose, Rosaceae
Location
Above Linkins Lake, 12,300’
Fun, weird, helpful, or little known facts
Distinguishable from other potentillas by its 3-5 upper leaflets extending out from one point with 1-2 pairs of leaflets lower down on the petiole (the leaf stem), backside fuzzier, usually above treeline.
P. subjuga, Mountain Boy, 12,400’, 7.8.21