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Three-toothed Cinquefoil
Sibbaldiopsis tridentata (Potentilla tridentata)
Three-toothed cinquefoil is an endangered species in Connecticut.
• Family: Rose (Rosaceae)
• Habitat: sunny rocks, acid soil
• Height: 1-8 inches
• Flower size: 1/2 inch
• Flower color: white
• Flowering time: June to August
• Origin: native
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The name "three-toothed cinquefoil" comes from the three teeth at the tip of each leaflet. |