Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
aureum
ID:
677404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carolin

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 83: 92 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676736



Common Names

  • Aureum Stork's-bill
  • Stork's-bill
  • Aureum Filaree


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Description

Erodium aureum (also called Golden Stork's-bill, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant of the Geraniaceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a stem with a few leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erodium aureum is a plant that is used in ornamental gardening. It is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that produces small yellow 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erodium aureum is small and white. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erodium aureum 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 aureum

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

Erodium aureum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erodium aureum?

Erodium aureum

What is the common name of Erodium aureum?

Golden Stork's-bill

What is the natural habitat of Erodium aureum?

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,

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