Geum urbanum - Wood Avens
Wood Avens love shady places: the northern
sides of country lanes, the edges of woodland, drier land near the margins of well-shaded
ponds and lakes. This flower is a member of the rose family, and its blooms are typically
1 cm to 1.5 cm in diameter
Where the ground is damp, Wood Avens can grown rather tall and spindly. In
drier soil they are more delicate plants and rarely appear in great clusters. On close
inspection their blooms are sometimes very attractive, especially those that occur with
bright yellow petals tinged with crimson.
The seeds are burr-like and are often 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 1 - Woodland and Waysides.
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