Geranium bicknellii
About
Geranium bicknellii is a species of geranium known by the common names Bicknell's cranesbill and northern cranesbill. It is native to much of the northern half of North America, where it can be found in a number of forest and woodland habitats. This is an annual or biennial herb which grows hairy stems up to about half a meter long. It may be erect or lie near the ground. Each leaf is several centimeters long and wide and is divided into several lobes, each of which may have smaller lobes or teeth. Flowers grow singly or in pairs and have pointed sepals and small lavender petals, each with a notch in the tip. The fruit has a rounded body with a long, straight style about 2 centimeters in length and tipped with a small beak.
- Family
- Geraniaceae
How to use it
Bicknell's cranesbill can be appreciated for its ornamental value in gardens, especially in woodland settings. Its unique flowers and foliage can attract pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to your garden ecosystem. [1, 2, 4]
Sources: Grangery, en.wikipedia.org
Gardening tip
When planting Bicknell's cranesbill, make sure to choose a spot in your garden that mimics its natural woodland habitat. This will help it thrive!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Bicknell's cranesbill is not eaten by humans, so it's best to admire its beauty in nature rather than in your kitchen!
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Geranium bicknellii
- Slug
- geranium-bicknellii
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Genus
- Geranium
- Species
- bicknellii
- Wikidata QID
- Q5549862
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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