Rosaceae, the rose family.
Description:
Plant:
Erect, rather delicate, branching plant, 1'-3' high, with smooth to hairy stems,
and small, white flowers. Perennial.
Flowers:
White, about 1/2", with five petals, five pointed sepals approximately equal
to the petals in length, and many stamens. The flowers form a very sparse, leafy cluster.
Leaves:
Alternate, coarsely toothed, highly variable. Lower leaves are three-parted and petioled.
Upper leaves grade from three parts to ovate and sessile.
Fruit:
A globular cluster of dry seeds bearing long, stiff, hooked bristles. The
form is very characteristic for Geum.
Blooming:
June - August
Habitat:
Clearings, open woods
Comments:
Distinguished from Rough Avens (G. laciniatum), another white-flowered species
by larger flower petals, smaller fruit, less divided leaves, and overall more-delicate habit.
Where to find it:
Scattered along the borders of the woods near the picnic area, and along the entry road.