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Geum virginianum
Geum virginianum L.
Cream Avens
Rosaceae (Rose Family)
Synonym(s): Geum flavum, Geum hirsutum
USDA Symbol: gevi4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Achene , Aggregate
Size Notes: Up to about 3-1/2 feet tall.
Fruit: Aggregated achenes.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AL , CT , DC , DE , GA , IL , IN , KY , MA , MD , MI , MO , NC , NJ , NY , OH , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , VT , WVCanada: ON
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part Shade , ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FAC | FACU | FACU |
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Geum virginianum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Geum virginianum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Geum virginianum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-09Research By: TWC Staff