Silverweed is a
native
perennial plant of the UK, typically found growing in grassland, verges and damp ground, to a mature height of up to 15cm.
Silverweed takes its name from the silvery appearance of its leaves (although they are not always silvery). The 'silveriness' is created by long white hairs that lie flat against the leaves. Silverweed is a trailing plant, with reddish stems, and spreads by rooting at intervals along the ground. Its leaves emerge in clumps directly from the ground where it has rooted.
Botanic classification and naming: Silverweed is a member of the Rose (Rosaceae) family. The genus name
'Potentilla' identifies the plant as a Cinquefoil and its species name 'anserina' means 'geese plant (fodder)'.
Benefits: Pollinated by Honey bees, flies and beetles.
Benefits to wildlife are also indicated with orange icons in the plant profile bar at the top.
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