Water Avens are flowers of damp, shady places, and they are often found
beside streams and at the edges of hedge-lined fields bordered by ditches. This is a
member of the rose family. The plants usually reaches a height of 50 to 80 cm, and the
flowers are typically 1.5 cm in diameter.
The flowers, which bloom from April until September, are usually at their
best in June. The seeds of Water Avens are burr-like, and they are distributed after being
caught in the coats of rabbits and other furry animals.
Wildflowers of Wales
This wildflower is one of many dozens that are featured in the First Nature Guide to the
Wonderful Wildflowers of Wales, Volume 4 - Watersides and Wetlands.
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