Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
700840

Status:
valid

Authors:
L'Hér.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 2: 433 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000700173



Common Names

  • Hoary Geranium
  • Hoary Cranesbill
  • Hoary Stork's Bill


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Description

Geranium canescens (also called Hoary Crane's-bill, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and coastal regions, and has a rosette of deeply lobed leaves and pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Geranium canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geranium canescens is a pale pink, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geranium canescens is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring.

Where to Find Geranium canescens

Geranium canescens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Geranium canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geranium canescens?

Geranium canescens

What are the common names of Geranium canescens?

Hoary geranium, hoary geranium

What is the habitat of Geranium canescens?

Geranium canescens is found in moist meadows, open woods, and other moist habitats

Species in the Geranium genus

Geranium kalenderianum, Geranium alonsoi, Geranium ussuriense, Geranium aculeolatum, Geranium aequale, Geranium aequatoriale, Geranium affine, Geranium albanum, Geranium albicans, Geranium albiflorum, Geranium alpicola, Geranium amatolicum, Geranium andicola, Geranium andringitrense, Geranium angustipetalum, Geranium antisanae, Geranium antrorsum, Geranium arabicum, Geranium arachnoideum, Geranium arboreum, Geranium ardjunense, Geranium argenteum, Geranium aristatum, Geranium arnottianum, Geranium asiaticum, Geranium asphodeloides, Geranium atlanticum, Geranium ayacuchense, Geranium ayavacense, Geranium azorelloides, Geranium balgooyi, Geranium baschkyzylsaicum, Geranium baurianum, Geranium bellum, Geranium bequaertii, Geranium berteroanum, Geranium bicknellii, Geranium biuncinatum, Geranium bohemicum, Geranium brasiliense, Geranium brevicaule, Geranium brevipes, Geranium brutium, Geranium brycei, Geranium caeruleatum, Geranium caespitosum, Geranium caffrum, Geranium californicum, Geranium camaense, Geranium campanulatum,

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,