Geum rivale, commonly known as water avens, is a perennial flowering plant in the rose family (Rosaceae). It is native to temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It thrives in damp habitats like wet meadows, marshes, and stream banks. The plant produces nodding, bell-shaped flowers with pinkish-purple sepals and pale yellow petals, blooming from late spring to early summer. It grows up to 50 cm tall and has pinnate leaves. Water avens is valued for its ornamental appeal and is sometimes used in traditional medicine.

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