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Geum urbanum

Perennial

HomePerennialGeum urbanum

Woods, scrub, hedge banks, walls etc, usually on good damp soils.

Family: Rosaceae
Height: 0.5 m / 2 ft
Sun, Semi-shade
Light, Medium and Heavy Soil
Moist

Plant Rating

Edible Uses: 3 of 5
Medicinal Uses: 3 of 5
Other Uses: 2 of 5

Native Habitat

Wood Avens, Bennet's Root - Old man's whiskers, Herb bennet Geum urbanum native habitat is Woods, scrub, hedge banks, walls etc, usually on good damp soils.

Edible Uses

Young leaves - cooked. Root - cooked. Used as a spice in soups, stews etc, and also as a flavouring in ale. It is a substitute for cloves with a hint of cinnamon in the flavour. It is best used in spring. The root is also boiled to make a beverage. The root is up to 5cm long.

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