Biology:Geranium pyrenaicum

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Short description: Species of Geranium

Geranium pyrenaicum
Geranium pyrenaicum 5 RF.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Geraniales
Family: Geraniaceae
Genus: Geranium
Species:
G. pyrenaicum
Binomial name
Geranium pyrenaicum
Burm.f.

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

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

  1. "Geranium pyrenaicum". https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/23113/Geranium-pyrenaicum/Details. Retrieved 14 June 2020. 
  2. Sterry, Paul (2006). Complete Guide to British Wild Flowers. Collins. p. 98-99. ISBN 9780007814848. 
  3. "Geranium pyrenaicum". https://www.ukwildflowers.com/Web_pages/geranium_pyrenaicum_hedgerow_cranesbill.htm. Retrieved 14 June 2020. 

Wikidata ☰ Q164708 entry