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  4. Dicots
  5. Roses, Elms, Figs, and Allies
  6. Rose Family
  7. Avens
  8. Water Avens

species 34,560 observations

Water Avens

Geum rivale

Status
native
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

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44 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Garden Tiger, Labrador Tiger Moth, Freija Fritillary, Freeman's Dart 4
  • Hosted animals Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it Avens Mining Sawfly 1
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 8
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Heath Bumble Bee, Half-black Bumble Bee, Large Heath, Broad-barred Brusheye 31

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Herbaceous plants
Light
Full sun
Moisture
Wet
Water use
High
Soil pH
Acid
Plant type
Perennial Wildflower

From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

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