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Silverweed (Argentina anserina) — wildflower of Ireland

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Silverweed

鵝絨委陵菜 · 鹅绒委陵菜 · 鵝絨委陵菜 · Potentille ansérine · Argentina

Argentina anserina

Turn its feathery leaves over and the underside is shiny silver! The roots used to be roasted and eaten in the old days.

Height
20 cm
Blooms
May–Aug
Family
Rose (Rosaceae)
Latin name
Argentina anserina
Where to find
  • Sandy paths
  • Coastal dunes
  • Bare damp ground