1. Plural of potentilla; a genus of herbaceous plants and shrubs in the rose family, typically having yellow, white, pink, or red flowers and compound leaves.
Usage: Botanical term; Often used in gardening and horticulture

Examples

• The gardener planted several potentillas along the border to add color throughout the summer.
• Potentillas are popular ornamental plants because they are hardy and require minimal maintenance.
• The yellow potentillas bloomed beautifully in the sunny garden bed.
• Many varieties of potentillas can tolerate poor soil conditions.
• She chose potentillas for the landscape design because they attract pollinators.