Many people think that Geum and Purple Avens are the same plant, but in fact they are not. Not only are they not the same plant, but they also have significant differences. Below, I will teach you how to distinguish them from several aspects.
1. Different Varieties
Geum consists of many different species, including Purple Avens. In addition to this variety, there is also White Avens. It is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Papaveraceae, and it does not have high soil requirements. It has a strong adaptability.
Purple Avens is one of the species of Geum. It also has many other names, such as Light-petal Avens, Wild Avens, and Light-sepaled Avens. It is related to the former, so their appearance is similar, but they still have differences.
2. Different Plant Forms
Geum has a taproot and its plants are relatively tall, about 10-50 centimeters in height. Branching starts from the base of the stem, and it has ridges on the stem.
Purple Avens does not have an above-ground stem. The overall height of the plant is about 4-14 centimeters, but it can reach more than 20 centimeters during fruiting. The underground rhizome is relatively short and appears in a vertical state, with a light brown color.
3. Different Flowers
Geum has many flowers, ranging in color from pink to light purple. The petals are concave on the outer side and have shallow round teeth on the edges.
Purple Avens has different colors from the former, with colors ranging from light purple to purple, and even white. If you look closely at the throat of the flower, you can see purple stripes.
