Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rivale
ID:
1004814

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 501 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001004152

Common Names

  • Geum rivale
  • Water Avens
  • Purple Avens

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Description

Geum rivale (also called Water Avens, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and western Asia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas and can tolerate drought and salt spray.

Uses & Benefits

Geum rivale is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a ground cover, and can be grown in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Geum rivale are small, yellow, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, with thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geum rivale is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Geum rivale

Geum rivale can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

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-357: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.