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potentilla

/ˌpəʊ.tənˈtɪl.ə/

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noun

/ˌpəʊ.tənˈtɪl.ə/C1formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее род преимущественно многолетних трав и кустарников, произрастающих в северном полушарии, широко известных как лапчатка.

A noun referring to a genus of chiefly perennial herbs and shrubs native to the northern hemisphere, commonly known as cinquefoil.

proper noun

  1. A genus of flowering plantsC1formal

    A group of mostly perennial herbs and shrubs native to the northern hemisphere, commonly known as cinquefoils.

    ruЛапчатка

    • The garden was filled with yellow Potentilla flowers in the spring.
    • Potentilla species are often used in rock gardens due to their hardiness.
    • She identified the plant as a type of Potentilla by its five-petaled flowers.

    Synonymscinquefoilfive-finger