Geum urbanum L.
Geum urbanum
Geum urbanum, also known as wood avens or herb Bennet, is a perennial plant with a short, thick rhizome and thin wiry stems reaching up to 60 cm. It has pinnate leaves with 2-3 pairs of lateral leaflets and a large terminal three-lobed leaflet. The plant blooms between May and August, producing yellow flowers that are pollinated by bees.
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Rosales
Rosaceae
Geum
The roots contain the compound eugenol, which is also present in cloves. This compound gives the root a pleasant clove-like flavor and has preservative properties.
The leaves can be cooked like spinach. The roots are used as a spice in soups and for flavoring ale due to their clove-like flavor. Herbalists use it to treat various diseases, and it has been used historically for its digestive tonic properties.
May to August
Up to 60 cm
Bright yellow
Shady places such as woodland edges and near hedgerows in temperate regions. It prefers mildly acidic to calcareous soils with a pH range of 5.4–7.7.
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