Wood Avens.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial herb

Luz

Partial shade to full shade

Luz en interior

Luz media

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

60 cm

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 9

Floración

Late spring to late summer

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to mimic its native woodland habitat. Watch for wilting during dry spells, as this plant prefers steady hydration. It is quite resilient and generally avoids major pest issues.

Riego

Water whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage a longer blooming period.

Trasplante

Repot in early spring if the plant becomes root-bound.

Suelo

Moist, well-draining, fertile soil

pH del suelo

Neutral to slightly alkaline

Temperatura

-20 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally considered non toxic but should not be consumed without expert guidance.

Niños

The small hooked seeds can easily stick to clothing and skin, which might be annoying but is not dangerous.

Alérgenos por contacto

The foliage may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen may trigger mild allergic reactions in those prone to hay fever.

Comestibilidad

While historically used in herbal medicine, this plant is not considered a common food source and should be avoided.

Cómo identificarla

• Small yellow five-petaled flowers
• Pinnate leaves with large terminal leaflets
• Hooked seeds that cling to fur
• Hairy stems and foliage

Altura

0,3 a 0,6m

Anchura

0,2 a 0,4m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

yellow, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

brown, Late summer

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery mildew — A fungal infection that leaves a white dusty coating on the leaves during humid weather.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, division

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Plant in groups to create a naturalistic woodland floor effect that suppresses weeds.

Buenas compañeras

• Dedalera — They share similar woodland edge requirements.
• Fresa silvestre — They make excellent ground cover partners in shady spots.

Especies parecidas

• Geum rivale — It is a close relative that prefers much wetter soil conditions.

Ciencia

Familia

Rosaceae

Género

Geum

Orden

Rosales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Europe, North Africa, and parts of Western Asia.

Conservación

This plant is common and widespread throughout its native range and is not of conservation concern.

It grows in hedgerows and woodland margins where it relies on animal dispersal for its hooked seeds.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, supports beneficial insects

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, escarabajos

Usos

medicinal garden, woodland border, pollinator habitat

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is it invasive?

It can self seed freely in garden beds but is generally not considered invasive.

Does it need full sun?

It prefers partial shade and performs best in dappled light.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Geum comes from the Greek word for taste, referring to the aromatic roots, while urbanum refers to its presence near human settlements.

Bueno saberlo

• It is commonly known as wood avens.
• The hooked seeds are designed to hitch rides on passing animals to spread.
• It thrives in the dappled shade of woodland edges.
• The specific epithet urbanum means of the city, though it is more often found in wilder areas.

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