Taxonomic information
Common Name: Tormentil
Latin Name: Potentilla erecta
Family: Rosaceae
Description
TormentilWrap
This plant and in particular the roots are rich in tannins and it has many described medicinal uses including relieving toothache. In the Yorkshire Dales National Park this is a common low-growing perennial. It is a plant typical of short acid grassland and can be found at any altitude in pastures, heaths, moors and roadsides. The pretty bright yellow flowers appear from June to September.
