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Eastern Mountain Avens

Geum peckii

The Eastern Mountain Avens is a beautiful plant that grows in rocky places. It has lovely yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer, making the mountains look bright and cheerful!

Habitat: Mountain regions

Appearance

The Eastern Mountain Avens is a small, low-growing perennial with vibrant yellow, cup-shaped flowers that bloom on reddish stems. Its deeply lobed, dark green leaves form a basal rosette, often turning reddish-bronze in cooler weather, making it distinct against rocky terrain.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusGeum
Eastern Mountain Avens
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Eastern Mountain Avens

Category

Plants

Rarity

Rare

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

It loves growing near melting snow patches, thriving on the extra moisture.

Its seeds are tiny parachutes, helping them spread far on mountain winds.

The bright yellow flowers are like beacons for specific high-altitude bees.

This plant is a rare "glacial relict," left behind after ice ages!

Special abilities

Ability

Frost Fighter

Eastern Mountain Avens can withstand freezing temperatures and strong winds because its low-growing, compact form protects it from harsh alpine weather.

Ability

Rock Gripper

Eastern Mountain Avens has strong, fibrous roots that anchor it firmly in thin, rocky mountain soils, preventing erosion and keeping it stable.

Measurements & details

Height
5-20 cm
Spread
10-20 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Summer
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Yellow-banded Bumblebee

Bombus terricola

Gathers nectar and pollen from its bright flowers.

eaten by

Rock Vole

Microtus chrotorrhinus

Small mammals like voles may occasionally graze on its leaves.

depends on

Peat Moss

Sphagnum recurvum

Thrives in the acidic, waterlogged conditions created by this moss.

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Eastern Mountain Avens?

5-20 cm

How wide does Eastern Mountain Avens spread?

10-20 cm

How big are the flowers on Eastern Mountain Avens?

1-2 cm

When does Eastern Mountain Avens bloom?

Summer

Is Eastern Mountain Avens edible?

No

Is Eastern Mountain Avens toxic?

None

What is Eastern Mountain Avens's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Eastern Mountain Avens pollinated?

Insect

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