Large-leaved Avens
Geum macrophyllum
25 seeds
The flowers of Large-leaved Avens (Geum macrophyllum) are borne on long stems as much as 2’ tall. The flowers are few. The leaves are basal, pinnate, and up to 12” long. Large-leaved Avens is distinctive within the Geum species in having a bristly style that has a pronounced curlicue-like twist near the tip, not unlike the tail of a pig. The persistent styles give the fruiting heads of this species a bristly, pincushion-like appearance. Large-leaved Avens is found blooming in mid-altitude forest meadows, usually near water, from April-August.
Geum macrophyllum has many medicinal uses and can be used to treat diarrhea, fevers, sore throats, and other ailments.
Seed germinating information is currently unavailable for this species, though refrigeration through the winter months, and direct sowing in spring is recommended. Your input and feedback regarding successful germination techniques is welcome!
Geum macrophyllum
25 seeds
The flowers of Large-leaved Avens (Geum macrophyllum) are borne on long stems as much as 2’ tall. The flowers are few. The leaves are basal, pinnate, and up to 12” long. Large-leaved Avens is distinctive within the Geum species in having a bristly style that has a pronounced curlicue-like twist near the tip, not unlike the tail of a pig. The persistent styles give the fruiting heads of this species a bristly, pincushion-like appearance. Large-leaved Avens is found blooming in mid-altitude forest meadows, usually near water, from April-August.
Geum macrophyllum has many medicinal uses and can be used to treat diarrhea, fevers, sore throats, and other ailments.
Seed germinating information is currently unavailable for this species, though refrigeration through the winter months, and direct sowing in spring is recommended. Your input and feedback regarding successful germination techniques is welcome!
Geum macrophyllum
25 seeds
The flowers of Large-leaved Avens (Geum macrophyllum) are borne on long stems as much as 2’ tall. The flowers are few. The leaves are basal, pinnate, and up to 12” long. Large-leaved Avens is distinctive within the Geum species in having a bristly style that has a pronounced curlicue-like twist near the tip, not unlike the tail of a pig. The persistent styles give the fruiting heads of this species a bristly, pincushion-like appearance. Large-leaved Avens is found blooming in mid-altitude forest meadows, usually near water, from April-August.
Geum macrophyllum has many medicinal uses and can be used to treat diarrhea, fevers, sore throats, and other ailments.
Seed germinating information is currently unavailable for this species, though refrigeration through the winter months, and direct sowing in spring is recommended. Your input and feedback regarding successful germination techniques is welcome!