NC Native Plant Society:
Plant Details
Geum radiatum
Appalachian Avens, Cliff Avens, Spreading Avens
Scientific Name: |
Geum radiatum |
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Genus: |
Geum |
Species Epithet: |
radiatum |
Common Name: |
Appalachian Avens, Cliff Avens, Spreading Avens |
Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Plant Family |
Rosaceae (Rose Family) |
Native/Alien: |
NC Native |
Size: |
0-1 ft., 1-3 ft. |
Bloom Color(s): |
Yellow |
Light: |
Sun - 6 or more hours of sun per day |
Soil Moisture: |
Dry |
Bloom Time: |
June, July, August, September |
Growing Area: |
Mountains |
Habitat Description: |
High elevation rocky summits, in thin soil at tops of cliffs and on ledges (where not trampled), in pockets of soil on nearly vertical portions of cliffs, in open grassy balds, around Rhododendron catawbiense in grassy balds, or in grassy areas at bases of cliffs (where succession by shrubs is prevented by accumulation of seepage ice and by stone fall) (Weakley 2015). Rare in the NC Mountains. |
Leaf Arrangement: |
Basal |
Leaf Retention: |
Deciduous |
Leaf Type: |
Leaves veined, not needle-like or scale-like |
Leaf Form: |
Simple |
Life Cycle: |
Perennial |
Wildlife Value: |
Has some wildlife value |
Landscape Value: |
Not Recommended for home landscapes |
State Rank: |
S2: Imperiled (*Key) |
Global Rank: |
G2 - Imperiled (*Key) |
State Status: |
E: Endangered (*Key) |
Federal Status: |
E - Endangered (*Key) |
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Geum radiatum blossom detail, Roan Mountain
© Will Stuart, 2015 |
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Geum radiatum leaves and flower buds, Roan Mountain
© Will Stuart, 2015 |
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