Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spurium
ID:
988074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
rjp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 11(Suppl.): 28 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000987412

Common Names

  • Geum spurium
  • Crimson Avens
  • Prairie Smoke

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Description

Geum spurium (also called 'Water Avens', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe and Asia. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Geum spurium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used as fodder for livestock and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geum spurium is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem and two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geum spurium is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow in spring in a cold frame or in a pot. To propagate from division, divide the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Geum spurium

Geum spurium can be found in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia and Georgia.

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-15242: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.