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Questions and Answers: 2014

Question: Hello, I found this plant growing in a wet spot in a young stand of trees in Central Maine. What …

  • Question

    Hello, I found this plant growing in a wet spot in a young stand of trees in Central Maine. What is it?

    Answer

    Dear tsugasmith, you have collected a species of avens (genus Geum), in the rose family. The species is name Geum rivale (water avens). Best wishes.