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Geum rivale - Water Avens

Water avens - close-up of flower

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.

Water avens

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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