Tormentil

Common Name: Tormentil

Latin Name: Potentilla erecta

Family: Rosaceae

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.