Status:
valid
Authors:
Small
Source:
cmp
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 25: 14 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000701503
Common Names
- Troll's Geranium
- Troll's Cranesbill
- Troll's Geranium Sylvaticum
Description
Geranium trolliifolium (also called Dove's-foot Crane's-bill, among many other common names) is a low-growing perennial plant with hairy stems and leaves. It is native to Europe and western Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Geranium trolliifolium is an ornamental plant that is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to thrive in a variety of conditions. It is also used in traditional medicine for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geranium trolliifolium has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Geranium trolliifolium is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-8.
Where to Find Geranium trolliifolium
Geranium trolliifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Italy, and Turkey.
Geranium trolliifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geranium trolliifolium?
Geranium trolliifolium
What are the common names of Geranium trolliifolium?
Trollius-leaved geranium
What is the habitat of Geranium trolliifolium?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woods
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,