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Wind Cave National Park
Seed Study - Potentilla pensylvanica
Potentilla pensylvanica - Pennsylvania Cinquefoil

Potentilla pensylvanica - Pennsylvania Cinquefoil

Species: Potentilla pensylvanica
Common name: Pennsylvania cinquefoil

Seedling Identification: First true leaves are tri-lobed, almost thickened and have very soft, fine hair.

 

The prairie and the cave of Wind Cave National Park.  

Did You Know?
Wind Cave became a national park in 1903. It is one of the nation's oldest national parks. Today the park not only protects the 4th longest cave in the world, it protects an amazing prairie ecosystem and the wildlife associated with it.

Last Updated: September 11, 2007 at 16:21 EST