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Geum chiloense

Geum chiloense

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Chilean avens (Geum chiloense, Rosaceae; synonym G. quellyon) is a perennial from Chile, including Chiloé Island. It produces bright flowers on upright stems above a rosette of basal foliage.

The cultivar 'Mrs. Bradshaw' (scarlet-red semi-double flowers) is the primary selection in the trade. Detailed cultural requirements and pest/disease associations have not been documented. The profile is a stub awaiting enrichment.

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Origin
G. quellyon is native to the following regions of Chile: Araucanía

Cultivars (1)

'Mrs. Bradshaw'