Water Avens Geum rivale

Other common names: Purple Avens French names: Benoîte des ruisseaux Family: Rose Family (Rosaceae) Group: Avens Distinctive features: Grows in wet areas. Similar species:   •   Catlings Avens (Geum X catlingii) - Not in wetlands; flowers very different, yellow.   •   White Avens (Geum canadense) - Not in wetlands; flowers very different, white.   •   Wood Avens (Geum urbanum) - Not in wetlands; flowers very different, yellow.   •   Yellow Avens (Geum aleppicum) - Not in wetlands; flowers very different, yellow. Flowers: Summer;  Red/Pink;  5 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Toothed Habitat: Wet Areas Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 228    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 262    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 368    Native/Non-native: Native Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: rivale: of creeksides For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs: 105 photographs available, of which 7 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

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