FIRE ECOLOGY
SPECIES: Potentilla hippiana | Horse Cinquefoil 



FIRE ECOLOGY OR ADAPTATIONS : 
Very little information exists on the potential adaptations of horse
cinquefoil to fire.  Response of cinquefoil spp. apparently differs, and
it is difficult to make general conclusions concerning how this highly
variable genus responds to fire.  Fire is probably rare at many of the
more mesic sites occupied by horse cinquefoil.  However, it is probably
occasional to frequent at many of the more xeric grassland and forested
sites.  The regenerative strategies of horse cinquefoil are largely
unknown.  It typically produces an abundance of seed, and
reestablishment through seed is likely.  Recovery time is unknown.


POSTFIRE REGENERATION STRATEGY : 
   Initial-offsite colonizer (off-site, initial community)

Related categories for Species: Potentilla hippiana | Horse Cinquefoil