PUBLISHED: DECEMBER 2006

Habitat Observations of Geum vernum in Kings Point Park, Long Island, and a Discussion of the Species' Potential Invasiveness in New York State

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<i>Geum vernum</i> coming into flower (center). Note the pinnately dissected leaves at base of the sterile plant (lower left) and on the lower stalk of the fertile plant. Also note the leaves of <i>Aster divaricatus</i> (top right and left) and the fallen stem of a flowering <i>Alliaria petiolata</i> (diagonal at upper center of picture). (Photo by A.M. Greller; taken May 11, 2006)

Figure 3: Geum vernum coming into flower (center). Note the pinnately dissected leaves at base of the sterile plant (lower left) and on the lower stalk of the fertile plant. Also note the leaves of Aster divaricatus (top right and left) and the fallen stem of a flowering Alliaria petiolata (diagonal at upper center of picture). (Photo by A.M. Greller; taken May 11, 2006)