Geum laciniatum
rough avens
Rosaceae, the rose family
Coefficient of Conservatism = 2
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Photo taken June 26, 2023 at the OSU-Marion Prairie by Bob Klips
Rough avens is a perennial herb with pinnately compound leaves and reamy white flowers each with 5 separate petals that mature into a cluster of achene fruits tipped by elongted styles that are capable of hooking onto passing animals, thereby dispersing as stick-tights.