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avens

Geum

Avens are pretty flowers that bloom in many colors like yellow and orange. They grow in gardens and fields, bringing joy to everyone who sees them.

Habitat: Meadows

Appearance

The avens has cheerful five-petaled flowers, often in shades of yellow, orange, or red, sometimes with ruffled petals. Its basal leaves are typically deeply lobed or toothed, forming a low rosette. Some species have nodding blooms, adding a whimsical touch.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusGeum
avens
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avens

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Ancient people believed avens could protect them from bad luck and witches!

Crush an avens root and it can smell just like cloves or cinnamon!

Some avens flowers actually look like tiny, colorful wild roses!

The leaves of some avens stay green all winter, even under the snow!

Special abilities

Ability

Sticky Seed Traveler

Avens produces seeds with tiny hooks that cling to fur or clothes, helping it spread far and wide.

Ability

Cold Weather Warrior

Some avens species can withstand frosty conditions, staying green when other plants fade, thanks to robust roots.

Ability

Root Powerhouse

Avens has strong rhizomes that help it slowly expand its territory and survive tough soil conditions.

Measurements & details

Height
15-60 cm
Spread
20-40 cm
Flower Size
1-4 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to mid-summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European honey bee

Apis mellifera

Collects nectar and pollen from avens flowers.

pollinates

Buff-tailed bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Visits avens flowers for nectar and pollen.

eats

meadow spittlebug

Philaenus spumarius

Nymphs feed on avens sap, forming protective 'spittle'.

Traits

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Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't pick flowers without asking an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is avens?

15-60 cm

How wide does avens spread?

20-40 cm

How big are the flowers on avens?

1-4 cm

When does avens bloom?

Late spring to mid-summer

Is avens edible?

Yes

Is avens toxic?

None

What is avens's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is avens pollinated?

Insect

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