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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Potentilla erecta

Family : ROSACEAE (Rose Family)
Common Name (UK) : Tormentil
Common Name (DE) : Blutwurz
Common Name (FR) : Tormentille
Habitat : Very common among heather and in grassland.
Remarks : This flower has 4 petals. The buttercup has 5.
First appearing : May
Abundance :

  • Photo Date : May 18, 2004
  • Location : The field between the deer pen and the Baerenschlossle in the Rot & Schwartzwild Park - Stuttgart.