Characteristics
Geum vernum (Raf.) Torr. & A. Gray
spring avens
Floodplain forests and thickets, successional forests, disturbed soils, dirt roads, and trails. This species was a rare native in New York but now is becoming more common and widespread in the state.
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
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Not Native FACU-, FAC (NWPL) FACU (NWPL EMP) FACU (NWPL NCNE) SNR (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Rosales
Geum vernum (Raf.) Torr. & A. Gray - spring avens
Citation
Geum vernum (Raf.) Torr. & A. Gray
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo by: Michael Hough. Photo taken: Tompkins Co., NY: 30 May 2019 -
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Photo by: Michael Hough. Photo taken: Tompkins Co., NY: 30 May 2019 -
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Photo by: Michael Hough. Photo taken: Tompkins Co., NY: 30 May 2019 -
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Photo by: Michael Hough. Photo taken: Tompkins Co., NY: 30 May 2019 -
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Photo by: Michael Hough. Photo taken: Tompkins Co., NY: 30 May 2019 -
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