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Creeping cinquefoil (Potentilla reptans) is a plant in the Rosaceae family.
It is a creeping perennial plant native to the UK and introduced to the U.S. Its trailing stems root at the nodes. Leaves are borne on long stalks. It blooms in June - August with yellow flowers (about 2 cm in diameter) that have 5 heart-shaped petals. It is quite common. Could be easily confused with silverweed. Some species have been used as astringents in the treatment of diarrhea, chronic catarrhs, and night sweats.
