🌿Native Nature

Water Avens

Geum rivale

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Rosales ›Family: Rosaceae ›Genus: Geum

About

Geum rivale, the water avens, is a flowering plant of the family Rosaceae. Other names for the plant are nodding avens, drooping avens, cure-all, water flower and indian chocolate. It is native to much of Europe, with the exception of Mediterranean areas, as well as some parts of Central Asia and North America. In North America, it is known as purple avens. It grows in bogs and damp meadows, and produces nodding red flowers from May...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Water Avens?
The scientific name of Water Avens is Geum rivale.
What is the conservation status of Water Avens?
The Water Avens has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Water Avens belong to?
Water Avens belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Water Avens belong to?
Water Avens belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Water Avens belong to?
Water Avens belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Water Avens belong to?
Water Avens belongs to the order Rosales.
What family does Water Avens belong to?
Water Avens belongs to the family Rosaceae.
What genus does Water Avens belong to?
Water Avens belongs to the genus Geum.