Etymology: Geum: an ancient Latin name used by Pliny for this group
Plants: erect, perennial, 4"-16" tall, hairy forb
Leaves: basal leaves 4"-8" long, pinnately-divided into 7-17 progressively larger leaflets; stem with a few small leaves
Flowers: pink to purplish, 5-parted, 1" long, petals longer than the sepals; inflorescence of several flowers, nodding when young; blooms April-June
Fruits: dry seeds at the ends of long, thread-like styles
Habitat: full sun; dry to moderate moisture; prairies, woods; in sandy, loamy soil
Conservation Status: Native

Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 7, Wetland Indicator = FACU- Atlas of the Wisconsin Prairie and Savanna Flora: by T.S. Cochrane & H.H. Iltis: habitat, distribution infomation / flowering and fruiting times USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos