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FLORA OF EASTERN WASHINGTON AND ADJACENT IDAHO

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Potentilla

Potentilla glaucophylla

Taxonomy: Potentilla, Rosaceae Category: Dicot

Binomial NamePotentilla glaucophylla Lehm.
FamilyRosaceae
Common Namesblueleaf cinquefoil, different-leaved cinquefoil, diverse-leaved cinquefoil, vari-leaved cinquefoil
Eastern WashingtonNative
Conservation Status
Notes

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  • Mt. Howard, meadow just above (SE) of tram terminus, 8170 ft. elev., N45.26242, W117.17919, Wallowa Co., OR, 7/26/2010
  • Mt. Howard, meadow just above (SE) of tram terminus, 8170 ft. elev., N45.26242, W117.17919, Wallowa Co., OR, 7/26/2010
  • Mt. Howard, meadow just above (SE) of tram terminus, 8170 ft. elev., N45.26242, W117.17919, Wallowa Co., OR, 7/26/2010
  • Mt. Howard, meadow just above (SE) of tram terminus, 8170 ft. elev., N45.26242, W117.17919, Wallowa Co., OR, 7/26/2010
  • Mt. Howard, meadow just above (SE) of tram terminus, 8170 ft. elev., N45.26242, W117.17919, Wallowa Co., OR, 7/26/2010
  • Mt. Howard, meadow just above (SE) of tram terminus, 8170 ft. elev., N45.26242, W117.17919, Wallowa Co., OR, 7/26/2010
  • Mt. Howard, meadow just above (SE) of tram terminus, 8170 ft. elev., N45.26242, W117.17919, Wallowa Co., OR, 7/26/2010

Potentilla argentea

Taxonomy: Potentilla, Rosaceae Category: Dicot

Binomial NamePotentilla argentea L.
FamilyRosaceae
Common Nameshoary cinquefoil, silver cinquefoil
Eastern WashingtonIntroduced
Conservation Status
Notes

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  • N central edge of Lost Lake 8.83 air mi N of Wauconda, WA; N 48.85132 W 119.05314; Okanogan Co.; 7/9/2020
  • N central edge of Lost Lake 8.83 air mi N of Wauconda, WA; N 48.85132 W 119.05314; Okanogan Co.; 7/9/2020
  • N central edge of Lost Lake 8.83 air mi N of Wauconda, WA; N 48.85132 W 119.05314; Okanogan Co.; 7/9/2020
  • N central edge of Lost Lake 8.83 air mi N of Wauconda, WA; N 48.85132 W 119.05314; Okanogan Co.; 7/9/2020
  • N central edge of Lost Lake 8.83 air mi N of Wauconda, WA; N 48.85132 W 119.05314; Okanogan Co.; 7/9/2020
  • N central edge of Lost Lake 8.83 air mi N of Wauconda, WA; N 48.85132 W 119.05314; Okanogan Co.; 7/9/2020
  • N central edge of Lost Lake 8.83 air mi N of Wauconda, WA; N 48.85132 W 119.05314; Okanogan Co.; 7/9/2020
  • N central edge of Lost Lake 8.83 air mi N of Wauconda, WA; N 48.85132 W 119.05314; Okanogan Co.; 7/9/2020
  • N central edge of Lost Lake 8.83 air mi N of Wauconda, WA; N 48.85132 W 119.05314; Okanogan Co.; 7/9/2020
  • N central edge of Lost Lake 8.83 air mi N of Wauconda, WA; N 48.85132 W 119.05314; Okanogan Co.; 7/9/2020
  • N central edge of Lost Lake 8.83 air mi N of Wauconda, WA; N 48.85132 W 119.05314; Okanogan Co.; 7/9/2020

Potentilla anserina ssp. anserina

Taxonomy: Potentilla, Rosaceae Category: Dicot

Binomial NamePotentilla anserina L. ssp. anserina
FamilyRosaceae
Common Namessilvery cinquefoil, common silverweed
Eastern WashingtonNative
Conservation Status
Notes

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  • Along W edge of wetland ca. 3.25 mi SW of Swanson School House Rd along 7 Springs Dairy Rd; S of Creston, WA; N 47.58787 W 118.51926; Grant Co.; 5/21/2014
  • Along W edge of wetland ca. 3.25 mi SW of Swanson School House Rd along 7 Springs Dairy Rd; S of Creston, WA; N 47.58787 W 118.51926; Grant Co.; 5/21/2014
  • Along W edge of wetland ca. 3.25 mi SW of Swanson School House Rd along 7 Springs Dairy Rd; S of Creston, WA; N 47.58787 W 118.51926; Grant Co.; 5/21/2014






  • Ca. 4 mi W of Cheney, WA along Graham Rd just S of BNRR; N 47.45580 W 117.67317; Spokane Co.; 7/21/2009
  • Ca. 4 mi W of Cheney, WA along Graham Rd just S of BNRR; N 47.45580 W 117.67317; Spokane Co.; 7/21/2009
  • Ca. 4 mi W of Cheney, WA along Graham Rd just S of BNRR; N 47.45580 W 117.67317; Spokane Co.; 7/21/2009
  • Ca. 4 mi W of Cheney, WA along Graham Rd just S of BNRR; N 47.45580 W 117.67317; Spokane Co.; 7/21/2009
  • Ca. 4 mi W of Cheney, WA along Graham Rd just S of BNRR; N 47.45580 W 117.67317; Spokane Co.; 7/21/2009

Potentilla biennis

Taxonomy: Potentilla, Rosaceae Category: Dicot

Scientific NamePotentilla biennis Greene
FamilyRosaceae
Common Namesbiennial cinquefoil
Eastern WashingtonNative
Conservation Status
Notes

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  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    South of Ritzville, WA at Paha, Creek just S of RR.; N 47.02253 W 118.48853 – Adams Co. – 7/31/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    South of Ritzville, WA at Paha, Creek just S of RR.; N 47.02253 W 118.48853 – Adams Co. – 7/31/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    South of Ritzville, WA at Paha, Creek just S of RR.; N 47.02253 W 118.48853 – Adams Co. – 7/31/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    South of Ritzville, WA at Paha, Creek just S of RR.; N 47.02253 W 118.48853 – Adams Co. – 7/31/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    South of Ritzville, WA at Paha, Creek just S of RR.; N 47.02253 W 118.48853 – Adams Co. – 7/31/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    South of Ritzville, WA at Paha, Creek just S of RR.; N 47.02253 W 118.48853 – Adams Co. – 7/31/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    South of Ritzville, WA at Paha, Creek just S of RR.; N 47.02253 W 118.48853 – Adams Co. – 7/31/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    Ca. 12.0 air mi SSW of Creston, WA; ca. 2.9 air mi SE of Swanson Lks; 0.2 mi N of Willow Lk along Hatten Rd.; N 47.59152 W 118.59411; Lincoln Co.;
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    South of Ritzville, WA at Paha, Creek just S of RR.; N 47.02253 W 118.48853 – Adams Co. – 7/31/2011
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    Ca. 12.5 air mi S of Creston, WA; ca.3.5 mi SE of Swanson Lks on 7 dairies rd; ca. 0.3 mi N of rd.; N 47.57990 W 118.49454; Lincoln Co.; 6/9/2016
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    Ca. 12.0 air mi SSW of Creston, WA; ca. 2.9 air mi SE of Swanson Lks; 0.2 mi N of Willow Lk along Hatten Rd.; N 47.59152 W 118.59411; Lincoln Co.; 6/9/2015
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    Ca. 12.0 air mi SSW of Creston, WA; ca. 2.9 air mi SE of Swanson Lks; 0.2 mi N of Willow Lk along Hatten Rd.; N 47.59152 W 118.59411; Lincoln Co.; 6/9/2015
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    Ca. 12.0 air mi SSW of Creston, WA; ca. 2.9 air mi SE of Swanson Lks; 0.2 mi N of Willow Lk along Hatten Rd.; N 47.59152 W 118.59411; Lincoln Co.; 6/9/2015
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    Ca. 12.5 air mi S of Creston, WA; ca.3.5 mi SE of Swanson Lks on 7 dairies rd; ca. 0.3 mi N of rd.; N 47.57990 W 118.49454; Lincoln Co.; 6/9/2016
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    Ca. 12.0 air mi SSW of Creston, WA; ca. 2.9 air mi SE of Swanson Lks; 0.2 mi N of Willow Lk along Hatten Rd.; N 47.59152 W 118.59411; Lincoln Co.; 6/9/2015
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    Ca. 12.5 air mi S of Creston, WA; ca.3.5 mi SE of Swanson Lks on 7 dairies rd; ca. 0.3 mi N of rd.; N 47.57990 W 118.49454; Lincoln Co.; 6/9/2016
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    Ca. 12.5 air mi S of Creston, WA; ca.3.5 mi SE of Swanson Lks on 7 dairies rd; ca. 0.3 mi N of rd.; N 47.57990 W 118.49454; Lincoln Co.; 6/9/2016
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    Ca. 12.0 air mi SSW of Creston, WA; ca. 2.9 air mi SE of Swanson Lks; 0.2 mi N of Willow Lk along Hatten Rd.; N 47.59152 W 118.59411; Lincoln Co.; 6/9/2015
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla biennis
    Ca. 12.0 air mi SSW of Creston, WA; ca. 2.9 air mi SE of Swanson Lks; 0.2 mi N of Willow Lk along Hatten Rd.; N 47.59152 W 118.59411; Lincoln Co.; 6/9/2015

Potentilla recta

Taxonomy: Potentilla, Rosaceae Category: Dicot

Scientific NamePotentilla recta L.
FamilyRosaceae
Common Namessulphur cinquefoil
Eastern WashingtonEurasian
Conservation Status
Notes

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  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla recta
    Hwy 3 N. of Harrison rd, 47 24 982N 116 39 014W – Kootenai Co., ID – 7/12/2009
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla recta
    Hwy 3 N. of Harrison rd, 47 24 982N 116 39 014W – Kootenai Co., ID – 7/12/2009
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla recta
    Hwy 3 N. of Harrison rd, 47 24 982N 116 39 014W – Kootenai Co., ID – 7/12/2009
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla recta
    Hwy 3 N. of Harrison rd, 47 24 982N 116 39 014W – Kootenai Co., ID – 7/12/2009
  • Along Hwy 21, 3.7 mi N of N Nanamkin Creek Rd; 19.77 air mi N of Keller, WA; N 48.36175 W 118.74120; Ferry Co.; 7/9/2020
  • Along Hwy 21, 3.7 mi N of N Nanamkin Creek Rd; 19.77 air mi N of Keller, WA; N 48.36175 W 118.74120; Ferry Co.; 7/9/2020
  • Just N of the E side of the Hwy 2 bridge E of Newport, WA; N 48.18625 W 117.03255; Bonner Co., ID; 6/29/2020
  • Just N of the E side of the Hwy 2 bridge E of Newport, WA; N 48.18625 W 117.03255; Bonner Co., ID; 6/29/2020
  • Just N of the E side of the Hwy 2 bridge E of Newport, WA; N 48.18625 W 117.03255; Bonner Co., ID; 6/29/2020
  • Just N of the E side of the Hwy 2 bridge E of Newport, WA; N 48.18625 W 117.03255; Bonner Co., ID; 6/29/2020
  • Just N of the E side of the Hwy 2 bridge E of Newport, WA; N 48.18625 W 117.03255; Bonner Co., ID; 6/29/2020
  • Just N of the E side of the Hwy 2 bridge E of Newport, WA; N 48.18625 W 117.03255; Bonner Co., ID; 6/29/2020
  • Just N of the E side of the Hwy 2 bridge E of Newport, WA; N 48.18625 W 117.03255; Bonner Co., ID; 6/29/2020

Potentilla gracilis var. flabelliformis

Taxonomy: Potentilla, Rosaceae Category: Dicot

Scientific NamePotentilla gracilis Dougl. ex Hook.  var. flabelliformis (Lehm.) Nutt. ex Torr. & A. Gray
FamilyRosaceae
Common Namescomb-leaf cinquefoil, Elmer’s cinquefoil, Idaho cinquefoil
Eastern WashingtonNative
Conservation Status
Notes

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  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla gracilis
    SSW of Medical Lake, WA; just S of Silver Lake; N 47.53378 W 117.65946; Spokane Co.; 6/11/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla gracilis
    SSW of Medical Lake, WA; just S of Silver Lake; N 47.53378 W 117.65946; Spokane Co.; 6/11/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla gracilis
    SSW of Medical Lake, WA; just S of Silver Lake; N 47.53378 W 117.65946; Spokane Co.; 6/11/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla gracilis
    SSW of Medical Lake, WA; just S of Silver Lake; N 47.53378 W 117.65946; Spokane Co.; 6/11/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla gracilis
    SSW of Medical Lake, WA; just S of Silver Lake; N 47.53378 W 117.65946; Spokane Co.; 6/11/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla gracilis
    SSW of Medical Lake, WA; just S of Silver Lake; N 47.53378 W 117.65946; Spokane Co.; 6/11/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla gracilis
    SSW of Medical Lake, WA; just S of Silver Lake; N 47.53378 W 117.65946; Spokane Co.; 6/11/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla gracilis
    SSW of Medical Lake, WA; just S of Silver Lake; N 47.53378 W 117.65946; Spokane Co.; 6/11/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla gracilis
    SSW of Medical Lake, WA; just S of Silver Lake; N 47.53378 W 117.65946; Spokane Co.; 6/11/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla gracilis
    SSW of Medical Lake, WA; just S of Silver Lake; N 47.53378 W 117.65946; Spokane Co.; 6/11/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla gracilis
    SSW of Medical Lake, WA; just S of Silver Lake; N 47.53378 W 117.65946; Spokane Co.; 6/11/2014

Potentilla norvegica

Taxonomy: Potentilla, Rosaceae Category: Dicot

Scientific NamePotentilla norvegica L.
FamilyRosaceae
Common NamesNorwegian or rough cinquefoil
Eastern WashingtonNative
Conservation Status
Notes

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  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla norvegica
    NE end of Chase Lake (south of Priest Lake) near outlet stream – Bonner Co., ID – 6/19/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla norvegica
    NE end of Chase Lake (south of Priest Lake) near outlet stream – Bonner Co., ID – 6/19/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla norvegica
    NE end of Chase Lake (south of Priest Lake) near outlet stream – Bonner Co., ID – 6/19/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla norvegica
    NE end of Chase Lake (south of Priest Lake) near outlet stream – Bonner Co., ID – 6/19/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla norvegica
    NE end of Chase Lake (south of Priest Lake) near outlet stream – Bonner Co., ID – 6/19/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla norvegica
    NE end of Chase Lake (south of Priest Lake) near outlet stream – Bonner Co., ID – 6/19/2010
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla norvegica
    NE end of Chase Lake (south of Priest Lake) near outlet stream – Bonner Co., ID – 6/19/2010

Potentilla supina ssp. paradoxa

Taxonomy: Potentilla, Rosaceae Category: Dicot

Scientific NamePotentilla supina L. ssp. paradoxa (Nutt.) Soják
FamilyRosaceae
Common Namesbushy cinquefoil
Eastern WashingtonNative
Conservation Status
Notes

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  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    NW of Pasco, WA at the Ringold Springs Boat launch; N 46.50531 W 119.26075; Franklin Co.; 5/1/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    NW of Pasco, WA at the Ringold Springs Boat launch; N 46.50531 W 119.26075; Franklin Co.; 5/1/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    NW of Pasco, WA at the Ringold Springs Boat launch; N 46.50531 W 119.26075; Franklin Co.; 5/1/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    NW of Pasco, WA at the Ringold Springs Boat launch; N 46.50531 W 119.26075; Franklin Co.; 5/1/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    NW of Pasco, WA at the Ringold Springs Boat launch; N 46.50531 W 119.26075; Franklin Co.; 5/1/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    NW of Pasco, WA at the Ringold Springs Boat launch; N 46.50531 W 119.26075; Franklin Co.; 5/1/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    NW of Pasco, WA at the Ringold Springs Boat launch; N 46.50531 W 119.26075; Franklin Co.; 5/1/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    NW of Pasco, WA at the Ringold Springs Boat launch; N 46.50531 W 119.26075; Franklin Co.; 5/1/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    NW of Pasco, WA at the Ringold Springs Boat launch; N 46.50531 W 119.26075; Franklin Co.; 5/1/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    NW of Pasco, WA at the Ringold Springs Boat launch; N 46.50531 W 119.26075; Franklin Co.; 5/1/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    NW of Pasco, WA at the Ringold Springs Boat launch; N 46.50531 W 119.26075; Franklin Co.; 5/1/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    NW of Pasco, WA at the Ringold Springs Boat launch; N 46.50531 W 119.26075; Franklin Co.; 5/1/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    NW of Pasco, WA at the Ringold Springs Boat launch; N 46.50531 W 119.26075; Franklin Co.; 5/1/2014
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    Edge of reservoir near middle of Scootenay Park, ca. 10.9 air mi SE of Othello, WA; N 46.70453 W 119.02388; Franklin Co., 5/9/2016
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    Edge of reservoir near middle of Scootenay Park, ca. 10.9 air mi SE of Othello, WA; N 46.70453 W 119.02388; Franklin Co., 5/9/2016
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    Edge of reservoir near middle of Scootenay Park, ca. 10.9 air mi SE of Othello, WA; N 46.70453 W 119.02388; Franklin Co., 5/9/2016
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    Edge of reservoir near middle of Scootenay Park, ca. 10.9 air mi SE of Othello, WA; N 46.70453 W 119.02388; Franklin Co., 5/9/2016
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    Edge of reservoir near middle of Scootenay Park, ca. 10.9 air mi SE of Othello, WA; N 46.70453 W 119.02388; Franklin Co., 5/9/2016
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    Edge of reservoir near middle of Scootenay Park, ca. 10.9 air mi SE of Othello, WA; N 46.70453 W 119.02388; Franklin Co., 5/9/2016
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    Edge of reservoir near middle of Scootenay Park, ca. 10.9 air mi SE of Othello, WA; N 46.70453 W 119.02388; Franklin Co., 5/9/2016
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    Edge of reservoir near middle of Scootenay Park, ca. 10.9 air mi SE of Othello, WA; N 46.70453 W 119.02388; Franklin Co., 5/9/2016
  • Flora of Eastern Washington Image: Potentilla supina
    Edge of reservoir near middle of Scootenay Park, ca. 10.9 air mi SE of Othello, WA; N 46.70453 W 119.02388; Franklin Co., 5/9/2016
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