Carolina geranium

Carolina geranium (Geranium carolinianum)

Carolina geranium, also known as Wild geranium

Carolina geranium is a wildflower with tall stems covered in distinctive, spiky growths that resemble hair. Each pink or white flower has a five-petal shape and grows clustered together with others. One of the most unusual features of the plant is its fruit, which has an elongated, beak-like shape, leading to its common Southern nickname: "Cranesbill."

Key Facts About Carolina geranium

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Attributes of Carolina geranium

Lifespan
Annual, Biennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
20 cm to 60 cm
Spread
20 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White Pink Purple

Scientific Classification of Carolina geranium

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Geraniales
Family
Geranium
Genus
Geraniums
Species
Carolina geranium