potentilla
/ˌpəʊt(ə)nˈtɪlə
/noun
A plant of a genus that includes the cinquefoils, especially (in gardening) a small shrub with yellow or red flowers.
- Genus Potentilla, family Rosaceae: many species.
- The fragrance garden features plants whose scents come from their flowers or leaves, while the medicinal garden includes healing types such as purple coneflower, potentilla, and willow.
- There is also a big selection of azaleas and rhododendrons as well as other shrubs such as potentilla.
Origin
Modern Latin, based on Latin potent- 'being powerful' (with reference to its herbal qualities) + the diminutive suffix -illa.
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