Potentilla Recta- Scorecard

Species:  Potentilla recta

Common Name:  sulfur cinquefoil

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Results

Impact Total:14 / 35Impact = ( Spread + Damage - Benefit )

Ability to Respond Total:13 / 25Ability to Respond = ( Ease of Response + Tools in Place )

Confidence:Medium

Confidence Notes:

Impact

SpreadNotesScore
Spread RateSpreads rapidly by seed and new shoot can develop off roots4
Spread AmountCan invade multiple ecotypes in the state3
DamageNotesScore
EcologicalCan create monocultures, extremely competitive. 4
AgriculturalIs not palatable to livestock and can invade high-value pastures. 3
Infrastructure1
Cultural2
Health0
BenefitNotesScore
EcologicalPollinator habitat1
Agricultural0
InfrastructureMinor erosion control1
Cultural0
HealthMinor medicinal properties 1
Total14

Ability to Respond

Ease of ResponseNotesScore
DetectionCan grow deep in the mountains far away from roads and paths. 2
ControlCan be difficult to control deep root systems and soil seed bank2
Tools in PlaceNotesScore
EntryOn 4500 list, but not a ranked/lettered species as of 2021.3
ControlOn 4500 list, but not a ranked/lettered species as of 2021.3
OutreachMaterials for outreach are available. 3
Total13

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