Yellow Avens

Geum aleppicum

Physical Characteristics

Geum aleppicum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from June to September, and the seeds ripen from July to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Europe, Asia, N. America.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked[46, 177]. Used in spring.

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne Astringent Diaphoretic Febrifuge Skin The plant is anodyne[218]. It is used in the treatment of sores, wounds and skin diseases[218]. The root is astringent, diaphoretic and febrifuge[257]. A decoction has been used in the treatment of diarrhoea, fevers, children's coughs, sore teeth and sore throats[257].

Known Hazards

None known