Geum urbanum
Avens, Bennet's Root
Other regional names: Cloveroot
- Cloveroot
Also known as: Bernoullia media Raf. +17 more
- Bernoullia media Raf.
- Caryophyllata officinalis Moench
- Caryophyllata officinalis Scop.
- Caryophyllata urbana (L.) Scop.
- Caryophyllata vulgaris Lam.
- Geranium pseudomolle (Pant.) B.D.Jacks.
- Geum ambiguum Schur
- Geum caryophyllata Crantz
- Geum caryophyllata Gilib.
- Geum caucasicum C.A.Mey.
- Geum dubium Hornem. ex Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
- Geum hederifolium C.C.Gmel.
- Geum hirtum Wahlb.
- Geum hyrcanum C.A.Mey.
- Geum ibericum Besser ex Boiss.
- Geum ibericum Besser ex Scheutz
- Geum intermedium Ten. ex Nyman
- Geum intermedium Willd.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rosaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Geum urbanum (commonly known as Avens or Bennet's-root) is a herbaceous perennial within the Rosaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Middle Asia, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Brunswick, New York, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Newfoundland, Ohio, Ontario, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Primorye, Québec, Rhode I., Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin