Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
absinthoides
ID:
677345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 , 3: 627 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676677



Common Names

  • Absinthe-Leaved Erodium
  • Absinthe-Leaved Stork's Bill
  • Absinthe-Leaved Heron's Bill


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Synonyms

  • Myrrhina gunibensis Rupr. [unknown]
  • Myrrhina absinthoides Rupr. [unknown]
  • Erodium absinthoides elatum Formánek [unknown]
  • Erodium absinthoides glandulosum (Boiss.) Micevski [unknown]
  • Erodium amanum glandulosum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Erodium cinereum Boiss. & Heldr. [unknown]
  • Erodium elatum (Formánek) R.T.F.Clifton [unknown]
  • Erodium olympicum Clem. [unknown]
  • Erodium petraeum Sm. [unknown]
  • Geranium absinthoides Poir. [unknown]

Description

Erodium absinthoides (also called Wormwood Stork's-bill, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in rocky, alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erodium absinthoides is a plant that is used in ornamental gardening. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that produces small white flowers. It is often used as a groundcover or in rock gardens. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erodium absinthoides sub. armenum (Trautv.) P.H.Davis
Erodium absinthoides sub. haradjianii (P.H.Davis) P.H.Davis
Erodium absinthoides var. latifolium P.H.Davis
Erodium absinthoides sub. latifolium (P.H.Davis) P.H.Davis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erodium absinthoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erodium absinthoides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Erodium absinthoides

Erodium absinthoides is found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and North Africa.

Erodium absinthoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erodium absinthoides?

Erodium absinthoides

What is the common name of Erodium absinthoides?

Absinth-leaved Stork's-bill

What is the natural habitat of Erodium absinthoides?

Mountain meadows, rocky slopes, and alpine tundra in Europe and Asia

Species in the Erodium genus

Erodium aytacii, Erodium absinthoides, Erodium acaule, Erodium adenophorum, Erodium aethiopicum, Erodium aguilellae, Erodium alnifolium, Erodium alpinum, Erodium amanum, Erodium anaristatum, Erodium angustilobum, Erodium anthemidifolium, Erodium arborescens, Erodium asplenioides, Erodium astragaloides, Erodium atlanticum, Erodium aureum, Erodium battandierianum, Erodium beketowii, Erodium birandianum, Erodium boissieri, Erodium bolosii, Erodium botrys, Erodium brachycarpum, Erodium carvifolium, Erodium castellanum, Erodium cazorlanum, Erodium cedrorum, Erodium celtibericum, Erodium cheilanthifolium, Erodium chevallieri, Erodium chilense, Erodium chium, Erodium chrysanthum, Erodium ciconium, Erodium cicutarium, Erodium corsicum, Erodium crassifolium, Erodium crenatum, Erodium crinitum, Erodium crispum, Erodium cyconioides, Erodium cygnorum, Erodium cyrenaicum, Erodium daucoides, Erodium dimorphum, Erodium fallax, Erodium flexuosum, Erodium foetidum, Erodium fumarioides,

Species in the Geraniaceae family

California macrophylla, Erodium aytacii, Erodium absinthoides, Erodium acaule, Erodium adenophorum, Erodium aethiopicum, Erodium aguilellae, Erodium alnifolium, Erodium alpinum, Erodium amanum, Erodium anaristatum, Erodium angustilobum, Erodium anthemidifolium, Erodium arborescens, Erodium asplenioides, Erodium astragaloides, Erodium atlanticum, Erodium aureum, Erodium battandierianum, Erodium beketowii, Erodium birandianum, Erodium boissieri, Erodium bolosii, Erodium botrys, Erodium brachycarpum, Erodium carvifolium, Erodium castellanum, Erodium cazorlanum, Erodium cedrorum, Erodium celtibericum, Erodium cheilanthifolium, Erodium chevallieri, Erodium chilense, Erodium chium, Erodium chrysanthum, Erodium ciconium, Erodium cicutarium, Erodium corsicum, Erodium crassifolium, Erodium crenatum, Erodium crinitum, Erodium crispum, Erodium cyconioides, Erodium cygnorum, Erodium cyrenaicum, Erodium daucoides, Erodium dimorphum, Erodium fallax, Erodium flexuosum, Erodium foetidum,

References