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Sulfur Cinquefoil

Potentilla recta

Family Name:

Rosaceae

Class: B
Other Names:

upright cinquefoil, rough-fruited cinquefoil 

 Why is it a noxious weed?

Sulfur cinquefoil can form monocultures over large areas of rangeland, roadsides, waste places and fields. It is a strong competitor with grasses in rangeland areas. It has a high tannin content and is unpalatable to most wildlife and livestock.

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