Rosaceae FAMILY

Geum canadense

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Geum canadense is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.80 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeEastern N. America - Nova Scotia to Ontario, Georgia, Minnesota and Kansas.

HabitatRich thickets and borders of woods in various soils[ 204 Title Flora of Canada Publication Author Livingstone. B. Publisher National Museums of Canada Year 1978 ISBN 0-660-00025-3 Description In 4 volumes, it does not deal with plant uses but gives descriptions and habitats. , 274 Title Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas Publication Author Diggs, Jnr. G.M.; Lipscomb. B. L. & O'Kennon. R. J Website http://artemis.austincollege.edu/acad/bio/gdiggs/NCTXpdf.htm Publisher Botanical Research Institute, Texas. Year 1999 ISBN 1-889878-01-4 Description An excellent flora, which is also available on-line. ].