Distinctive features:
Large stipules surround the stems (stipules are small leaf-like structures). These distinguish it from Yellow Avens (Geum aleppicum).
Similar species: Catlings Avens (Geum X catlingii) - Paler yellow and sparser flowers. White Avens (Geum canadense) - White flowers. Yellow Avens (Geum aleppicum) - Stipules do not surround the stem. Also the stems are stouter. Water Avens (Geum rivale) - Flowers are very different.
Notes:
This is a very invasive non-native plant. Pull it up if you find it in your garden, or else it will spread quickly. The large stipules distinguish this species from Yellow Avens (Geum aleppicum).
PLEASE NOTE: A coloured Province or State means this species occurs somewhere in that Province/State.
The entire Province/State is coloured, regardless of where in that Province/State it occurs.
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