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Geum rivale
The water avens is part of the Rose family. In Norway it is a native wildflower. It is characterised by a brown-purple calyx and light orange (peach) coloured petals. It has a 'hairy' appearance and the flowers hand downwards which is why it is also called Nodding avens.
Spotted on Jun 8, 2011
Submitted on Jun 8, 2011
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