Geum reptans

Creeping Avens

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Common name

Creeping Avens

Scientific name

Geum reptans L.

Conservation status and threats

NOT protected species in Bulgaria.

Description and identification

Geum reptans is a perennial herbs. Stem 3–15(–20) cm tall, erect, glabrous or hairy, forms creeping runners. The flowers are yellow, single, apical, erect, 3-4 cm in diameter. Blooms July-August^[1].

Habit

Rock screes, stony meadows and rock crevices in the alpine zone^[2].

Distribution in Bulgaria

In the Pirin and Rila mountains, from 2300 to 2900 meters above sea level^[3].

General distribution

Central and Southeastern Europe (Alps, Carpathians, Tatras, Mountains of Northern Albania and Montenegro)^[4].

References

[1] Асенов Ив. 1973. Флора на Народна Република България, том V, Издателство на БАН, София.

[2] Асенов Ив. 1973. Пос. източник.

[3] Асенов Ив. 1973. Пос. източник.

[4] Асенов Ив. 1973. Пос. източник.

Geum reptans на български

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