Sulfur Cinquefoil

( Potentilla recta )

Long, stiff hairs at right angles from the stem (unlike the natives whose hairs lie flat against the stem)
Known commonly as the 5 finger weed because of palmate leaf shape (resembles marijuana leaves)
Small, pale yellow, heart-shaped, 5-petaled flower
Height 1 to 2 1/2 feet

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Type	Information
Toxicity	Non-toxic.
Control	Hand puling/digging, herbicide and sheep/goat grazing at early stages. Contact your County Weed District or local Applicator for more information.
Habitat	Meadows, roadsides, rangeland/native grasslands, pastures, waste areas and forests.
Root	Deep taproot with shallow, spreading roots.
Leaf Shape	Palm-like with 5 – 7 leaflets.
Lifespan	Perennial; two years or longer.
Priority 2B Weed	Abundant in Montana and widespread in many counties.
Similar Looking Plants	Northwest cinquefoil and marijuana.
Important Information	Native cinquefoil has a silver or green color on the underside of the leaf, while invasive has a green underside. Invasive has more stem leaves and fewer base leaves than the native.