Species

Geum aleppicum

Etymology

Geum: Possibly from the Greek geuo 'to give a pleasant flavour', the roots of some species being aromatic.

Family

Rosaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites

Flower Colours

Yellow

Year Naturalised

1852

Origin

Europe, Asia, N. America

This page last updated on 18 Jan 2010