Geum canadense
(White Avens)
Geum canadense, Martin Creek Lake State Park, Rusk Co. 6135
Geum canadense, Martin Creek Lake State Park, Rusk Co. 6138
Geum canadense, Ft. Parker State Park, Limestone Co. 6325
Geum canadense, Ft. Parker State Park, Limestone Co. 6465
Geum canadense, Ft. Parker State Park, Limestone Co. 6317
Geum canadense, Ft. Parker State Park, Limestone Co. 6323
| Scientific Name | Geum canadense | USDA PLANTS Symbol | GECA7 |
| Common Name | White Avens | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 24645 |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose) | SEINet Reference |
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| Description | Habitat: Woodlands, thickets, meadows, and along streams. Plant: Mostly erect perennial, leafy stems with a few branches in the upper portion; stems are slightly hairy; 1 to 3-1/2 ft. tall. Leaves: Compound basal leaves with 3 to 5 (rarely 7) rhombic leaflets on long petioles with serrate edges; the end leaflet is the largest, up to 4 inches long and 3 inches across, often lobed in 2 or 3 parts in the lower plant; lateral leaflets are variable in shape but mostly ovate to rhombic; lower stem leaves are similar to basal leaves but on short petioles or sessile; upper stem leaves mostly ternately compound or cleft, becoming smaller and shorter stalked upward eventually becoming simple near the flowers. Inforescence: Clusters of up to 3 long-stalked flowers at the top of the stem and arising from upper leaf axils; flowers are 1/2-inch wide with 5 white rounded petals, alternating with 5 pointed green sepals, numerous stamens with cream-colored anthers surround the dome-shaped center that is covered with numerous thick green styles. Bloom Period: April to June. References: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston, Floral of North America and Minnesota Wildflowers. |
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Texas Status: Native |
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