Geum sylvaticum

Geum sylvaticum Pourr. is a member of the Rosaceae family, commonly known as the rose family. The species is distributed across several regions in southern Europe and northern Africa, including Portugal Continental, Algeria, France, Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. It was first published in 1788 by the botanist Pourr. and is part of the genus Geum, which includes herbaceous plants commonly referred to as avens. This species is characterized by its typical features of the genus, such as palmate leaves and small, often reddish or yellowish flowers. Its presence in multiple Mediterranean and Atlantic regions suggests a preference for temperate climates and a variety of habitats within those regions.