Geum × catlingii

Geum × catlingii, or Catling's avens, is a plant in the rose family, Rosaceae.

It is known from eastern Canada, where it arises from natural hybridization between the native G. canadense Jacq.

and the introduced G. urbanum L.[1][2] It is named after Paul M. Catling, the botanist who first observed the hybrid.

Geum ×catlingii is a hybrid taxon, and as such exhibits variable morphology.

However, several characters in combination help distinguish it from other Geum species:[1] It has been noted to bloom throughout the summer, after other species have shed their petals.

Geum ×catlingii (centre), with parents G. canadense (top right), and G. urbanum (bottom centre)