White Avens Geum canadense

Other common names: Canada Avens Other scientific names: Geum carolinianum French names: Benoîte du Canada Family: Rose Family (Rosaceae) Group: Avens Similar species:   •   Catlings Avens (Geum X catlingii) - Pale yellow flowers, spare.   •   Wood Avens (Geum urbanum) - Yellow flowers.   •   Yellow Avens (Geum aleppicum) - Yellow flowers.   •   Water Avens (Geum rivale) - Flowers very different, grows in wetlands. Flowers: Summer;  White;  5 parts (petals) Leaves: Alternate, Toothed Habitat: Forests Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 232    Peterson's Field Guide to Wildflowers: 28    ROM Field Guide to Wildflowers of Ontario: 367    Native/Non-native: Native Origin and Meaning of Names:  Scientific Name: canadense: of Canada, Canadian Photographs: 59 photographs available, of which 6 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS. Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Wildflowers ● Avens