Sticky Cinquefoil: the 72nd Flower of Spring & Summer!

Here's a flower I used to call a Wild Strawberry ...until I looked it up and discovered that I was totally wrong...oops!! :D It's funny how many times I've discovered that I've been incorrect about so many flowers! One of the things I really enjoy about this flower project is that I learn so much about everything that grows here, and I can correct my errors as I go!

Sticky Cinquefoil is native to western United States from southwestern Canada to California and gets its name from the sticky hairs that cover its stems. There are about 11 subspecies of this beauty, and I was surprised to find out that it will hybridize with the Beach Strawberry! Finally, this flower is a popular food for mice!