Etymology: Geum: an ancient Latin name used by Pliny for this group
Plants: erect, perennial, 16"-40" tall forb with hairy stems
Leaves: undersides silvery from fine hairs; basal leaves long-stalked, pinnately-divided into lobed and toothed segments, end and side segments mostly alike; upper leaves 3-parted
Flowers: white, 5-parted, 1/3" wide, spreading petals much shorter than the sepals; inflorescence of erect flowers on long stalks; blooms May-June
Fruits: hooked, dry seed in a roundish cluster
Habitat: moist to wet
Conservation Status: Native

Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 5, Wetland Indicator = FACW 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 Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key