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Cinquefoil Collection (#3)

"Cinquefoil: A Floral Journey Across Time and Continents" Delve into the intriguing history of cinquefoil

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Picture No. 10855290

Picture No. 10855290
SPRING CINQUEFOIL Date:

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Picture No. 10894792

Picture No. 10894792
Purple Marshlocks / Swamp Cinquefoil (Comarum palustre) Date:

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Mountain Cinquefoil (Potentilla montana) flowering, French Pyrenees, France, June

Mountain Cinquefoil (Potentilla montana) flowering, French Pyrenees, France, June

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Cinquefoil (Potentilla elatior) flowering (at 2000m), Ovit Pass, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia

Cinquefoil (Potentilla elatior) flowering (at 2000m), Ovit Pass, Pontic Mountains, Anatolia, Turkey, July

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Pink Barren Strawberry (Potentilla micrantha) flowering, growing in woodland, Northern Greece, April

Pink Barren Strawberry (Potentilla micrantha) flowering, growing in woodland, Northern Greece, April

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Marsh Cinquefoil (Potentilla palustris) close-up of flower, Cors y Llyn N. N. R. Powys, Wales, June

Marsh Cinquefoil (Potentilla palustris) close-up of flower, Cors y Llyn N. N. R. Powys, Wales, June
Marsh Cinquefoil (Potentilla palustris) close-up of flower, Cors y Llyn N.N.R. Powys, Wales, June

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Cinquefoil (Potentilla micrantha) C016 / 3512

Cinquefoil (Potentilla micrantha) C016 / 3512
Cinquefoil (Potentilla micrantha) flowering in woodland in north Greece

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Caucasian Cinquefoil - in Devdoraki valley near Kazbegi, the Great Caucasus, Georgia

Caucasian Cinquefoil - in Devdoraki valley near Kazbegi, the Great Caucasus, Georgia
ROG-13951 Caucasian Cinquefoil - in Devdoraki valley near Kazbegi, the Great Caucasus Georgia. Potentilla caucasica Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Snow-Cinquefoil, - growing abundantly at high altitude, Wilcox Pass, Jasper NP, Rockies, Canada

Snow-Cinquefoil, - growing abundantly at high altitude, Wilcox Pass, Jasper NP, Rockies, Canada
ROG-14059 Snow Cinquefoil, - growing abundantly at high altitude Wilcox Pass, Jasper NP, Rockies, Canada Potentilla nivea Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Shrubby cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa), Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada

Shrubby cinquefoil (Potentilla fruticosa), Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta, Canada, North America

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Golden Cinquefoil

Golden Cinquefoil

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Spreading Cinquefoil (Potentilla supina) flowering, Malancrav, Transylvania, Romania, october

Spreading Cinquefoil (Potentilla supina) flowering, Malancrav, Transylvania, Romania, october

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Pistil of a cinquefoil flower, SEM

Pistil of a cinquefoil flower, SEM
Pistil of a flower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of the pistil of a cinquefoil flower (Potentilla sp.)

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Cinquefoil (Potentilla cuneata)

Cinquefoil (Potentilla cuneata)
Cinquefoil flowers (Potentilla cuneata). This species is endemic to Kashmir. Photographed in October

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Rock cinquefoil ( Potentilla rupestris); Very rare in UK

Rock cinquefoil ( Potentilla rupestris); Very rare in UK
ROG-13238 Rock cinquefoil - very rare in UK Potentilla rupestris Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Marsh cinquefoil (Potentilla palustris), growing on bog surface; in flower, Scotland

Marsh cinquefoil (Potentilla palustris), growing on bog surface; in flower, Scotland
ROG-12568 Marsh cinquefoil growing on bog surface; in flower Scotland Potentilla palustris Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Redstem cinquefoil (Potentilla rubricaulis) bloom, Gunnison National Forest

Redstem cinquefoil (Potentilla rubricaulis) bloom, Gunnison National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Grey cinquefoil (Potentilla cinerea) N. Europe

Grey cinquefoil (Potentilla cinerea) N. Europe
ROG-12385 Grey cinquefoil N. Europe Potentilla cinerea Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Snowy cinquefoil (Potentilla nivea) N. Europe

Snowy cinquefoil (Potentilla nivea) N. Europe
ROG-12383 Snowy cinquefoil N. Europe Potentilla nivea Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Spring cinquefoil (Potentilla neumanniana = P. tabernaemontani); rare in south England

Spring cinquefoil (Potentilla neumanniana = P. tabernaemontani); rare in south England
ROG-12378 Spring cinquefoil rare in south England. Potentilla neumanniana Latin also Potentilla tabernaemontani Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Marsh cinquefoil (Potentilla palustris), growing on bog surface; leaves only. Scotland

Marsh cinquefoil (Potentilla palustris), growing on bog surface; leaves only. Scotland
ROG-12601 Marsh cinquefoil, growing on bog surface; leaves only. Scotland Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Bee beetle or bee chafer (Trichius fasciatus), feeding on marsh cinquefoil flower

Bee beetle or bee chafer (Trichius fasciatus), feeding on marsh cinquefoil flower (potentilla palustris). Rare in UK
ROG-12561 Bee beetle or bee chafer, feeding on marsh cinquefoil flower (potentilla palustris). Rare in UK Trichius fasciatus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageCinquefoil Collection: Buttercup shrub Grace Darling

Buttercup shrub Grace Darling
Buttercup shrub flowers (Potentilla fruticosa Grace Darling )




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"Cinquefoil: A Floral Journey Across Time and Continents" Delve into the intriguing history of cinquefoil, a captivating flower that has left its mark on various corners of the world. From the depths of the RMS Titanic to the picturesque landscapes of Tyrol, Austria, cinquefoil's presence is as diverse as it is enchanting. Discover how CS Mackay-Bennett recovered a cigar case from the ill-fated Titanic, adorned with delicate cinquefoil motifs that symbolize hope amidst tragedy. Explore Tyrol's breathtaking scenery where Mock strawberry or Potentilla indica thrives, showcasing nature's ability to create beauty in even the smallest details. Embark on a visual journey through Colorado's Young Gulch and witness vibrant leafy cinquefoil flowers painting nature's canvas with their stunning hues. Travel back in time with Victorian botanical illustrations by Anne Pratt, capturing yellow wildflower common tormentil in all its splendor - a timeless masterpiece. Immerse yourself in an array of colors as you encounter pink cinquefoil through mesmerizing lithographs that bring this delicate bloom to life before your eyes. Marvel at chromolithos depicting Tormentil and Cinquefoil side by side – two botanical wonders intertwined throughout centuries for their medicinal properties and sheer beauty. Uncover Scotland's rich heritage with James I’s 1591 gold coin featuring a reverse design adorned with intricate four-pounds Scots hat-piece incorporating elements inspired by cinquefoils' elegance. Encounter showy cinquefoil (Potentilla insignis), hoary cinquefoil (Potentilla argentea), shrubby cinquefoil (Dasiphora fruticosa), large-flowered potentilla (Potentilla grandiflora), and marsh cinquifoil (Comarum palustre) - a diverse family of species that captivate with their unique characteristics.