Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pyrenaicum
ID:
1019108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : Geum n.º 3 (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001018446

Common Names

  • Pyrenean Avens
  • Geum Pyrenaicum
  • Geum Pyrenean Avens

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Description

Geum pyrenaicum (also called Pyrenean Avens, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the rose family. It is native to Europe, where it is widespread in the mountains of the Alps and Pyrenees. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, meadows, and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Geum pyrenaicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers can be used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geum pyrenaicum is a yellow, five-petaled bloom. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledon leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geum pyrenaicum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in early spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it in the spring.

Where to Find Geum pyrenaicum

Geum pyrenaicum is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe, including the Alps, Pyrenees, and Carpathians.

Species in the Geum genus

Geum rhodopeum, Geum macrosepalum, Geum intermedium, Geum leiospermum, Geum uniflorum, Geum divergens, Geum magellanicum, Geum capense, Geum reptans, Geum spurium, Geum speciosum, Geum mexicanum, Geum aleppicum, Geum heterocarpum, Geum kokanicum, Geum involucratum, Geum andicola, Geum peruvianum, Geum brevicarpellatum, Geum riojense, Geum roylei, Geum boliviense, Geum sikkimense, Geum pentapetalum, Geum quellyon, Geum lechlerianum, Geum catlingii, Geum macneillii, Geum macrophyllum, Geum rivale, Geum geniculatum, Geum peckii, Geum pusillum, Geum radiatum, Geum talbotianum, Geum kokanikum, Geum japonicum, Geum cockaynei, Geum coccineum, Geum calthifolium, Geum canadense, Geum glaciale, Geum laciniatum, Geum triflorum, Geum vernum, Geum virginianum, Geum aurantiacum, Geum macranthum, Geum pulchrum, Geum urbanum,

Species in the Rosaceae family

Acaena macrocephala, Acaena antarctica, Acaena argentea, Acaena boliviana, Acaena buchananii, Acaena echinata, Acaena agnipila, Acaena cylindristachya, Acaena confertissima, Acaena eupatoria, Acaena integerrima, Acaena leptacantha, Acaena ovina, Acaena magellanica, Acaena masafuerana, Acaena patagonica, Acaena tenera, Acaena platyacantha, Acaena pumila, Acaena splendens, Acaena stricta, Acaena stangii, Acaena trifida, Acaena pallida, Acaena caespitosa, Acaena saccaticupula, Acaena subincisa, Acaena hirsutula, Acaena fissistipula, Acaena glabra, Acaena tesca, Acaena juvenca, Acaena emittens, Acaena dumicola, Acaena profundeincisa, Acaena minor, Acaena alpina, Acaena montana, Acaena myriophylla, Acaena poeppigiana, Acaena anserovina, Acaena sericea, Acaena latebrosa, Acaena sarmentosa, Acaena elongata, Acaena exigua, Acaena rorida, Acaena novae-zelandiae, Acaena pinnatifida, Acaena inermis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record rjp-9326: Based on the initial data import
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.