Geum urbanum - Wood avens

Wood avens (Geum urbanum) is a perennial herb native to Europe. Its clove-scented root has long been used as a kitchen spice and ale flavouring, and as an astringent medicinal herb.¹

Inputs

• Hardiness zone 5¹
• Hardiness zone 6¹
• Hardiness zone 7¹
• Hardiness zone 8¹
• Hardiness zone 9¹
• Full sun¹
• Semi-shade¹
• Moist soil¹

Outputs

• Human food¹
• Medicinal use¹

Type

• Herb
• Perennial

Functions

• Insect repellent¹

Footnotes

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