Geum canadense
Geum canadense white avens
This white wildflower has an unusual appearance. Flowers have 5 white petals with pointed green bracts between the petals; numerous stamens arise from the flowerhead. Stems and leaves are pubescent.
Habitat & Range
Common in woods and on roadsides.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
            | EMP: | FACU | 
|---|---|
| NCNE: | FAC | 
Phenology
Flowers May to August.
Characteristics
Flowers petals are white, as long as or longer than the sepals
Leaves
Basal leaves long-petioled, with 3 leaflets
Cauline leaves progressively reduced, uppermost simple and sessile
Plant Codes
S-rank:  S5 (Secure)
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)
Geum canadense white avens
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                            Plant Summary
                    perennial forb
            native, common
                flower color: white
        
    Common Names
                    white avens
            
        
    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
                    
							
							
							
							
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