The biology of Canadian weeds. 98 Potentilla anserina L.

• Published in: Canadian Journal of Plant Science
• Main Authors: Miyanishi, K., Eriksson, O., Wein, R. W.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Canadian Science Publishing 1991
• Subjects: Horticulture; Plant Science; Agronomy and Crop Science; Canada; Wood Buffalo; Peace-Athabasca Delta; Wood Bison; Wood Buffalo National Park
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/cjps91-113; http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.4141/cjps91-113

Potentilla anserina L., silverweed (Rosaceae), occurs in all provinces of Canada as well as in the two territories. Although generally found in wet sandy areas along rivers and on beaches, silverweed also occurs in waste areas, along roadsides, and in lawns. This shade-intolerant stoloniferous plant...