Supina Cinquefoil (Potentilla supina)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Potentilla supina is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - cooked. An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails. — Young leaves - cooked.; An emergency food, it is only used when all else fails.

Habitat & North American Range

Dampish waste ground and ditches, 200 - 2500 metres in Turkey. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)