Belongs to: rose family

Water avens Geum rivale


Best time to see: mid Apr to Aug

Key facts

A plant of shady, damp places that is now very scarce in Essex

Delicate, nodding pink flowers on low arching stems

Grows from underground rhizomes that smell of cloves

Extras

The plant contains tannins and is used as a herbal cure for stomach upsets

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Photo © Tony Gunton

Photo © Owen Keen