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Scarlet Avens

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower       Pet Toxicity
Image of Scarlet Avens
Geum Coccineum
Order: Rosales Family: Rosaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Scarlet Avens
MainColor Red
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season March
ImageUrl Geum-001
Photographer DP
Location Abbots Langley
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Red Avens is a perennial plant with bright orange to red flowers, typically blooming in late spring to early summer. It features hairy stems and leaves, with flowers that have five petals and a central cluster of yellow stamens.

Distribution

Native to the Balkans, it is commonly found in mountainous regions and is often cultivated in gardens across Europe and North America.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not known to be consumed by humans.

Human Toxicity

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on common household pets.

Active Compounds

None known.

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