Geum urbanum aka Wood Avens

Geum urbanum, commonly known as wood avens, herb Bennet, colewort, and St. Benedict's herb (Latin herba benedicta), is a perennial plant in the rose family (Rosaceae). It thrives in shady areas such as woodland edges and near hedgerows in the temperate regions of Eurasia, Europe, and the Middle East. It has also been introduced in North America. This hairy perennial forms overwintering rosettes of leaves with rounded lobes, the largest being at the tip. In May until late autumn, it produces simple, yellow, strawberry-like flowers that are 5-20mm across. The flower stems nod before the flowers open. The plant bears spherical clusters of fruits that are burred with red hooks. Wood avens usually grows to a height of 20-60 cm and blooms between May and August. Its bright yellow, scented flowers have five petals and are pollinated by bees. The plant's fruits have burrs that aid in dispersal by getting caught in the fur of rabbits and other animals. The roots of wood avens contain eugenol, a compound also found in cloves, and are used as a spice in soups and for flavoring ale. While this plant has useful qualities, it should be noted that it might also be poisonous. To get rid of wood avens, specific methods are not mentioned in the provided descriptions.