Potentilla nepalensis, common name Nepal cinquefoil, is a perennial plant species in the genus Potentilla.
Description Potentilla nepalensis can reach a height of . This plant forms low mounds of deep green strawberry-like leaves composed of broad leaflets. The cup-shaped 5-petalled flowers may be cherry red or deep pink, with a darker center, about 2.5 cm in width. They bloom July to August. Plants for a future
Distribution This plant is native to E. Asia and W. Himalayas, from Pakistan to Nepal.
Habitat This species can be found in grazing grounds and cultivated areas, at elevation of above sea level.
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