This little 5-petaled gem shines with bright yellow blossoms among the early green plants around the pond.
It looks like wild strawberry before it blooms.
But the petals, with a pointed sepal between each one, tells us its true identity -- cinquefoil. There are several varieties in the potentilla family. This is Rough Cinquefoil Potentilla norvegica.
It will add color to the wildflower field all summer long, and compliment the native plants that will bloom later.
