Geum albiflorum facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Geum albiflorum
Plate VII (Hooker, 1844)
Conservation status
Invalid status (NZ TCS)
Scientific classification
Genus:	Geum
Species:	albiflorum

Geum albiflorum is a special plant that belongs to the Rosaceae family, also known as the rose family. You can find this plant growing in the Auckland Islands, which are far-off islands in the ocean.

What Does Geum albiflorum Look Like?

Geum albiflorum grows as a small, low plant called a "rosette forming herb." This means its leaves grow in a circle close to the ground, like a rose.

Its leaves are shaped like kidneys and are about 2 to 3 centimeters long. They have tiny bumps or wavy edges. The underside of the leaves feels rough and hairy, while the top side has soft, silky hairs.

When it blooms, its white flowers grow in clusters called "racemes." Each flower has small leaf-like parts called "bracteoles" underneath it. The white petals of the flower are just a little bit longer than the green outer parts, called the "calyx."

Where Does Geum albiflorum Live?

This plant loves to grow in rocky places. You can find it on the sides of cliffs and on ground covered with rocks. A scientist named Hooker found it growing "on rocky places in the hills" at heights of about 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level.

Is Geum albiflorum in Danger?

Scientists keep track of how rare plants and animals are. For Geum albiflorum, they have said it is "At Risk - Naturally Uncommon." This means the plant is not found in many places, and it naturally grows in only a few spots.

This classification was made in 2009, 2012, and again in 2018 by the New Zealand Threat Classification System. They also noted that it only grows on islands, making it even more special and needing careful watching.