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UK Scarlet Avens

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Scarlet Avens
Geum coccineum
Family: Rosaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Scarlet Avens
Scientific Name Geum coccineum
MainColor Red
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Season Found March (May - Aug)
ImageUrl Geum-001
Photographer DP
Location Found Abbots Langley
Country Found UK
Last Updated 04 September 2026
Photo Quality A

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

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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