Question: I found this red stemmed vine with compound leaves of five leaflets and a fuzzy bud (shown in the second …
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Question
I found this red stemmed vine with compound leaves of five leaflets and a fuzzy bud (shown in the second photo) growing along the ground in southern Vermont. I have been unable to identify it. Can you help me?
Answer
Yes, lmc825, I can help you. Your plant is Potentilla simplex (old field cinquefoil). This is a member of the Rosaceae (rose family) that is often found in open habitats.
