👉 Potentilla is a species of rodent native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It belongs to the family Marmotae, and its habitat includes dense forests and large areas of grassland. These rodents are known for their unique ability to digest cellulose-rich wood chips, which they use as food. The term "potentilla" is derived from the word "potent," meaning strong or powerful, and "lila," referring to the Latin name of the Amazon rain