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Geranium pyrenaicum

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Geranium pyrenaicum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Geraniales
Family: Geraniaceae
Genus: Geranium
Species:
G. pyrenaicum
Binomial name
Geranium pyrenaicum

Geranium pyrenaicum, otherwise known as hedgerow cranesbill or mountain cranesbill[1] is a perennial species of plant in the family Geraniaceae. It can be found on roadside verges and along hedgerows.[2]

Distribution

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It is probably introduced in England and Wales, where it is fairly common.[3] Elsewhere, it can be found in the southern Alps, the Pyrenees and the Caucasus.

References

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  1. ^ "Geranium pyrenaicum". RHS. Retrieved 14 June 2020.
  2. ^ Sterry, Paul (2006). Complete Guide to British Wild Flowers. Collins. p. 98-99. ISBN 9780007814848.
  3. ^ "Geranium pyrenaicum". UK Wild Flowers. Retrieved 14 June 2020.