White Avens
Geum canadense
native
Other Names:
Grand Birch, Texas Avens
White Avens is a native plant found throughout Virginia. It is in the rose family and resembles other members of that family, such as strawberries and blackberries. The flowers attract various insects who suck nectar, including bees, wasps, flies, and beetles; some bees also collect pollen. Various plant species are capable of producing their own herbicides, or phytotoxins, to prevent other plants from growing near them. The Black Walnut tree produces such phytotoxins, but White Avens is resistant to them.
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White Avens plant showing new spring 3-part leaves emerging from the more complex leaves that persist through winter
New spring White Avens leaves are a light spring green, while the winter leaves are a darker green
White Avens in bloom
Single White Avens plant with green seeds
Single White Avens plant with green seeds
White Avens going to seed
Complex dark green White Avens leaves in a winter rosette
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