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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
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.





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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!
Avens produces seeds with tiny hooks that cling to fur or clothes, helping it spread far and wide.
Some avens species can withstand frosty conditions, staying green when other plants fade, thanks to robust roots.
Avens has strong rhizomes that help it slowly expand its territory and survive tough soil conditions.
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from avens flowers.
Bombus terrestris
Visits avens flowers for nectar and pollen.
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Philaenus spumarius
Nymphs feed on avens sap, forming protective 'spittle'.
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Summer blooming plants produce their flowers during the summer season, often providing vibrant color when many other plants have finished.
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Edible plants are those parts of a plant that are considered safe for human consumption.
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
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Always look but don't pick flowers without asking an adult.
15-60 cm
20-40 cm
1-4 cm
Late spring to mid-summer
Yes
None
Perennial
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