| Geum pentapetalum | |
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 Geum pentapetalum in Numata | |
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| Taxonomy | |
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Rosoideae |
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G. pentapetalum |
| Naming and discovery | |
| Botanist |
(L.) Makino |
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[]
G. pentapetalum
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