Alpine Avens

Did you know

• Alpine Avens grows naturally above the tree line in the Alps, withstanding extreme cold, wind, and UV radiation.
• Its bright yellow flowers are disproportionately large compared to the compact plant, sometimes nearly 2 inches across.
• After flowering, it produces feathery seed heads that catch the wind, dispersing seeds across mountain slopes.
• The plant forms a tight rosette of leaves that hugs the ground, minimizing exposure to harsh alpine winds.
• In traditional Alpine folk medicine, the roots were used to make a tea believed to strengthen the heart.

Color meanings

Uses

• alpine rock gardens
• traditional folk medicine