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What is Wood Avens

— Short, snippet-friendly answers to the most-asked questions about Wood Avens (Geum urbanum). For the full profile with citations, open the main page.

What is Wood Avens?

Wood Avens (Geum urbanum) is a perennial herb belonging to the Rosaceae family, native to Central Europe and regions extending from Albania to Belarus. Wood Avens (Latin: Geum urbanum, family Rosaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.

Is Wood Avens safe?

Wood Avens is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.

Where does Wood Avens grow?

Wood Avens is a member of the Rosaceae family native to ALB, ALG, AUT, BLT, BLR, and BGM. Wood Avens thrives in moist conditions and prefers light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay) soils with a pH of 6.5–7.

Can I grow Wood Avens at home?

Wood Avens grows best in USDA zone 5-9, 5/10 light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.

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