Geum

The genus Geum, common name Avens, occurs in Western Montana from stream banks and riparian areas to forested area and even subalpine habitat. Approximately six species of Geum occur in Western Montana. It is a slightly rhizomatous perennial with flowers ranging in colors from yellow, pink, red, purple, or white (Dorn 1984). Our logo is a drawing of Geum triflorum courtesy of local artist MaryBeth Wilhelm. This species has several common names including 'prairie smoke' and 'old man's whiskers'. Below are photos of several species of Geum that are commonly found in Western Montana.

Geum aleppicum

J.S. Peterson @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database

Geum canadense

Robert H. Mohlenbrock @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA SCS. 1991. Southern wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. South National Technical Center, Fort Worth, TX.

Geum macrophyllum

Gary A. Monroe @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database

Geum rivale

Lee Casebere @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database / USDA NRCS. 1995. Northeast wetland flora: Field office guide to plant species. Northeast National Technical Center, Chester, PA.

Geum triflorum

Gary A. Monroe @ USDA-NRCS PLANTS Database

All photos are from the Plants Database

USDA-NRCS. 2003. The PLANTS Database (http://plants.usda.gov/plants). National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA.