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WATER AVENS

Geum rivale

Description:

Water avens is a medium height downy perennial with nodding bell shaped flowers of five pale purple-pink rounded petals and dark purple sepals. Flowering occurs from April to September; the flowers develop into a bur-like head of fruits with brown hooks.

Habitat:

Water avens is a native perennial of slow-draining or wet soils and can tolerate mildly acidic to calcareous conditions in full sun or under shade. Habitats include stream sides, pond edges, damp deciduous woodland and hay meadows. Regeneration is by seed, which can be dispersed a considerable distance if caught in clothing or fur, and by rhizomatous spread.

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CoachKamis

Singapore, Singapore

Spotted on Apr 18, 2011
Submitted on Apr 18, 2011

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