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Wood Avens (Herb Bennet)
Geum urbanum
EdibleZones 4–8groundcoverherb
Geum urbanum, also known as wood avens, herb Bennet, colewort, clove root and St. Benedict's herb, is a perennial plant in the rose family (Rosaceae), which grows in shady places in the temperate regions of Eurasia and North America.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Deep shade
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 0.4 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–8
- Layers
- groundcover, herb
Functional roles
foodmedicinalgroundcover
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
seeddivisioneasy
When: Self-seeds; divide spring
Shade-tolerant native whose clove-scented root is used as a spice; fills dry shade.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.