White Avens
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White Avens
geum canadense
White Avens is a beautiful wildflower with delicate white flowers that bloom in the spring. Its leaves are soft and can be found growing in sunny spots and shady forests.
Habitat: It lives in meadows, forests, and along roadsides.
Appearance
The White Avens has small, delicate white flowers with five petals, often appearing creamy or greenish-white. Its green leaves are deeply lobed and somewhat hairy. After blooming, it produces distinctive round seed heads with tiny, hooked burs.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderRosalesFamilyRosaceaeGenusGeum
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
Snaps
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Interesting facts
Each tiny seed is shaped like a mini grappling hook ready for adventure!
Its crushed roots can smell just like wintergreen or cloves!
It’s a secret cousin to roses, despite its simple white flowers!
The name 'Avens' might come from an old French word.
Special abilities
Ability
Hitchhiker Seeds
White Avens produces seeds with tiny hooks that cling to animal fur or clothes, helping them travel far and wide.
Ability
Shade Conqueror
White Avens can thrive in dim woodland understories, making the most of limited sunlight with its adaptable leaves.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-75 cm
- Spread
- 20-45 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-1.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to mid-summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
Visits flowers for nectar and pollen
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumble Bee
Bombus impatiens
A frequent visitor to its small white blooms
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
Browses on its leaves, especially young plants
eaten by
White-footed Mouse
Peromyscus leucopus
May consume its small, nutritious seeds
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Canada AvensGeumWhite Herb
Collections
Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
Always ask an adult before touching any wild plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is White Avens?
30-75 cm
How wide does White Avens spread?
20-45 cm
How big are the flowers on White Avens?
1-1.5 cm
When does White Avens bloom?
Late spring to mid-summer
Is White Avens edible?
Yes
Is White Avens toxic?
None
What is White Avens's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is White Avens pollinated?
Insect
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Where to spot
Park22 sightings20 species
Illinois, US
Sauganash Trail
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Park20 sightings8 species
Tennessee, US
Chucalissa Archaeological Park
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Park84 sightings6 species
Virginia, US
Lemon Road Park
You might spot Broadleaf Enchanter's Nightshade and White Avens.
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