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Wood Avens
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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. | |
| Fruit Taken at Strathclyde Park on 14th August 2024 using Nikon Coolpix P950 |
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| Taken at Baron's Haugh on 9th June 2018 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. | |
| 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 |