Varileaf Cinquefoil Potentilla glaucophylla Rose family (Rosaceae)
Potentilla glaucophylla is similar to P. gracilis, but can be distinguished by its leaves that are green on both sides, with wedge-shaped that are or , but only on the half of the . Potentilla glaucophylla is a fairly common plant in the higher altitudes through the central and southern Rockies.
, stems erect, from 3-13" long. Leaves are mostly base and , occasionally , typically with 5-7 wedge-shaped , or above the middle, and green on both side. Stems have one to several bright yellow flowers. to 2/5" long, to . Petals yellow1/4 to 1/3" long. are numerous .