Any of the approximately 500 species of shrubs and herbaceous plants in the genus Potentilla (rose family). The common name, meaning "five-leaved," refers to the number of leaflets in the compound leaf of most species. Most species are native to the northern temperate zone and the Arctic and are chiefly perennial. The stems are creeping or erect. The solitary, five-petaled flowers are usually yellow, sometimes white or red in horticultural varieties. P. fruticosa includes many dwarf shrubs used in landscaping (see landscape gardening)
An ornamental foliation having five points or cups, used in windows, panels, etc
{i} any of a number of flowers which have five petals; decorative shape resembling a five-petalled flower
The name of several different species of the genus Potentilla; also called five-finger, because of the resemblance of its leaves to the fingers of the hand
an ornamental carving consisting of five arcs arranged in a circle any of a numerous plants grown for their 5-petal flowers; abundant in temperate regions; alleged to have medicinal properties