| Scientific name | Potentilla reptans |
| Appearance | Creeping herbaceous plant with long thin stems, leaves composed of five toothed leaflets shaped like a hand, solitary yellow flowers with five distinct petals |
| Smell | Weak, slightly earthy or herbaceous when leaves are crushed |
| Color | Bright green (foliage), bright yellow (flowers) |
| Used parts | Leaves, roots, flowering aerial parts, fresh or dried |
| Origins | Europe, temperate Asia, naturalized in North America |
| Toxicity level | Weak (non-toxic, avoid prolonged use without medical advice) |






















































































































































































































