Geum quellyon

Geum quellyon, commonly called scarlet avens, Chilean avens, Double Bloody Mary, or Grecian rose, is a perennial herb in the family Rosaceae. It is native to the central and southern regions of Chile. G. quellyon has been introduced to other countries including Belgium, Bolivia, and the United Kingdom, where it was first planted in 1826.

Geum quellyon
Geum quellyon cultivar 'Mrs Bradshaw'
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Genus: Geum
Species:
G. quellyon
Binomial name
Geum quellyon
Synonyms
  • Geum chiloense hort.
  • Geum chilense Balb. ex Lindl.
  • Geum chilense var. grandiflorum Lindl.
  • Geum coccineum Lindl.
  • Geum grandiflorum Lindl. ex. Steud.
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