Canada Avens is a member of the rose family (Rosaceae), so it is related to roses, strawberries and raspberries.
Its flowers are small—only a few millimeters across—but the plant can produce many flowers over an extended period, creating a delicate cloud of white in a woodland garden.
After flowering, it produces distinctive bur-like seed structures. These can catch on fur, clothing and other materials, helping the seeds travel to new locations.

Usually does not require fertilizer when grown in ordinary garden soil. A layer of compost in spring is generally sufficient. If you want a low-maintenance woodland groundcover that can fill in naturally, Canada Avens is a good candidate—but give it some room because its rhizomes allow it to expand.

The seed structures are covered with hooked or rough structures that can attach to clothing or animal fur. The plant can cause skin irritation/rashes in some people, so sensitive gardeners should consider wearing gloves when handling it.