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Genus: Geum
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Eurosid I > Order: Rosales > Family: Rosaceae
About 40 species worldwide, mainly
in temperate and cold areas of the northern hemisphere. The only species
native to southern Africa is Geum capense.
A further three species from
north temperate regions are cultivated in southern Africa.
Species native to southern Africa
From
Plants
of Southern Africa - an Online Checklist (SANBI).
Other species, cultivated in southern Africa
List from Glen (2002).
Geum chiloense |
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Geum rivale (Water avens)
Native to north temperate regions. |
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Geum urbanum (Wood avens)
Native to northern Europe. |
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