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Silvery Cinquefoil. Potentilla a/rgmtea. 



Found during June and July, in dry sandy soil, barrens and fields. 



The stalk is about 6 inches high, branching somewhat, slender, 

 stifE, tough fibred, and covered closely with silky white wool, through 

 which the pinkish color of the bark shows. 



The leaflets are 5, each being deeply cleft 5 to 9 times ; the margin 

 is entire, and the edge is slightly rolled under; the texture is very 

 smooth and fine ; the upper side of the leaf is dark green, the underside 

 is covered with a white silky wool. The lower leaves are set on long 

 stems, the upper leaf-stems gradually shorten till they disappear and 

 the leaves themselves clasp the stalk with a pair of wings. 



The flower is like the Five-finger blossom, but smaller, with many 

 stamens ; in color it is a light clear yellow. The calyx-parts are as long 

 as the petals ; green above, and white underneath. The flowers, on 

 short leafy stems, form little terminal groups. 



The silver lining of the pretty leaf outlined by its tiny rolling edge 

 of bright green is a highly attractive feature, and the surface is charm- 

 ing to the touch. 



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