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Water Avens

Geum rivale

Photo by Elsa
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Description:

The water avens is part of the Rose family. In Norway it is a native wildflower. It is characterised by a brown-purple calyx and light orange (peach) coloured petals. It has a 'hairy' appearance and the flowers hand downwards which is why it is also called Nodding avens.

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