Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
corsicum
ID:
677484

Status:
valid

Authors:
Léman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Fl. Franç. , ed. 3, 4: 842 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676816



Common Names

  • Mediterranean stork's-bill
  • Red stemmed stork's-bill
  • Corse stork's-bill


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Synonyms

  • Erodium malopoides Loisel. [unknown]
  • Geranium corsicum Poir. [unknown]

Description

Erodium corsicum (also called Corsican Stork's-bill, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Geraniaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is an annual herb with pinnate leaves and pink flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erodium corsicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erodium corsicum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erodium corsicum is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Erodium corsicum

Erodium corsicum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in France, Italy, and Spain.

Erodium corsicum FAQ

What is the height of Erodium corsicum?

The height of Erodium corsicum is about 0.3 to 0.6 meters.

What is the width of Erodium corsicum?

The width of Erodium corsicum is about 0.3 to 0.6 meters.

What is the flower color of Erodium corsicum?

The flower color of Erodium corsicum is pink.

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