Wood Avens
Taken at Strathclyde Park on 27th May 2022 using Panasonic Lumic LX5 in macro mode.
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Taken at Doonfoot on 30th May 2021 using Panasonic Lumic LX5 in macro mode. Fact File



Taken at Baron's Haugh on 9th June 2018 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.		 Fact File

Wood Avens.
Species:
Order:
Family:
Habit:
AKA: 		Geum Urbanum.
Rosales.
Rosaceae.
Perennial.
Herb Bennet.
Habitat:
Blooms:
Height:
Feature:
 Shaded and damp woodlands, ditches meadows.
June-August.
30-60 cms
In centuries past these flowers were used as a charm against evil spirits, insect repellant and even for flavouring ale. They have an association with St Benedict from which is derived their alternative name, Herb Bennet. Their seeds can hook themselves onto passing animals and birds.

Hybrid - Wood and Water Avens