Geum rivale
(Purple Avens)
Geum rivale, Miner’s Creek, Frisco, Summit Co. 6083
Geum rivale, Miner’s Creek, Frisco, Summit Co. 6090
Geum rivale, Miner’s Creek, Frisco, Summit Co. 6093/6100
Leaves, Geum rivale, Miner’s Creek, Frisco, Summit Co. 6101
| Scientific Name | Geum rivale | USDA PLANTS Symbol | GERI2 |
| Common Name | Purple Avens, Water Avens | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 24659 |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Montane and subalpine (7500 to 10500 ft.); moist locations in meadows, along stream banks, in bogs and near ponds.
Plant: Erect perennial, 16 to 24 inches tall, hairy stems. Leaves: Compound basal leaves pinnately-divided into 7 to 15 large leaflets, 3 at end larger and obovate, edges with sharp teeth; 2 to 5 alternate, lanceolate stem leaves, deeply lobed. Inflorescence: Open cluster of 3 to 7 urn-shaped flowers, nodding as buds, more erect in bloom; reddish purple pointed sepals enclosing 5 yellow to pink petals; 100 or more stamens. Bloom Period: June to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, Montana.Plant-Life.org and Minnesota Wildflowers. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
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