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Etymology: Geum: an ancient Latin name used by Pliny for this group
Plants: erect, perennial, 16"-36" tall forb with slender stems Leaves: mostly 3-parted to undivided, toothed; long-stalked basal leaves with the end and side segments mostly alike Flowers: white, 5-parted, 1/2" wide, spreading petals nearly as long or longer than the sepals; inflorescence of erect flowers on long stalks in a branched cluster (corymb); blooms May-June Fruits: hooked, dry seeds in a roundish cluster Habitat: dry to moist; woods, disturbed sites Conservation Status: Native
- petals white, as long or longer than sepals
- small bractlets present between sepals - receptacle pilose, beaks eglndular - pedicel puberulent,, but usually without any long hairs - leaves tending to be trifoliate
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 2, Wetland Indicator = FAC USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key
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