Geum laciniatum, commonly known as Rough Avens or Hairy Herb-Bennet, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to moist meadows, floodplains, and forest edges in eastern North America. It typically grows to a height of 1 to 3 feet (0.3 to 0.9 meters) and spreads 1 to 2 feet (0.3 to 0.6 meters). This plant features pinnately compound leaves and bears small, yellow flowers from late spring to early summer. The flowers, while not particularly showy, are attractive to pollinators. Rough Avens produces bur-like fruit that can cling to animal fur, aiding in seed dispersal.

Rough Avens is valued for its ability to thrive in moist, shady conditions, making it suitable for woodland gardens, naturalized areas, and as a component of rain gardens. It prefers rich, well-drained soil but can tolerate occasional flooding and clay soils. This plant is relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal care once established. It is not commonly used in culinary or medicinal applications. Potential problems include rust and leaf spot diseases, though these are generally not severe. Rough Avens is not known for aggressive roots or significant invasiveness, but it can self-seed in optimal growing conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0