Geum pentapetalum

Geum pentapetalum, or the Aleutian Avens is a species of plant in the Rosaceae family. It is native to Asia in Japan, Kamchatka, and the Aleutian Islands.

Description
It is a perennial shrub growing up to 20 cm in height. The flowers are hermaphroditic, and are pollinated by insects. They flower from July to August.

Uses
The root is used against repetitive fevers.

Synonyms

 * Dryas pentapetala L.
 * Geum anemonoides Willd.
 * Geum dryadioides (Siebold & Zucc.) Franch. and Sav.
 * Sieversia dryadoides Siebold & Zucc
 * Sieversia pentapetala (L.) Greene