Avens, Common
- Product number: 355500
- Origin: Europe
- Latin: Geum urbanum
The five-petalled yellow flowers are as bright as little stars and the serrated leaves betray its kinship with the rose. The name wood avens comes from the clove-like scent of its roots. These roots were formerly used to ward off moths, and also to chew on for gum problems. In the 16th century, many people had the plant readily available in a pot for soup. A shade-lover, it grows to 50 cm high.
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Latin: Geum urbanum
Dutch: Nagelkruid, Gewone
Also known as: Nagelkruid
English: Herb Bennel, Wood Avens
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- Flower colour: Clear yellow
- Origin: Europe
- Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Forst hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Geum urbanum
- Dutch: Avens, Common
- Also known as: Avens
- English: Herb Bennel, Wood Avens
