Geum canadense is a
herbaceous plant with basal leaves that have more than three leaflets and are arranged in a low rosette. Leaves above the basal rosette are alternate, with those placed just above the basal leaves typically trifoliate, and upper leaves usually
simple. These
cauline leaves are serrate. Basal leaves are a darker green and are often coarsely hairy compared to the lighter green and fine hairs found on upper leaves and stems. The root system consists of a taproot and rhizomes. The plants prefer light shade or partial sun and moist to dry conditions. Somewhat unusually, they are resistant to the phytotoxins released by
black walnut trees and so can grow near such trees. File:Geum canadense during dormancy.jpg|The plant during dormancy File:White Avens Summer Leaves.jpg|Summer growth ==External links==