Species: Meadow Crane's-bill (Geranium pratense)
Family: Geraniums (GERANIACEAE)
Category: Flowering Plants
Location: NW
A. Flowering Plants
More extensive information on flowering plants can be found in a separate blog post.
B. Geraniums (GERANIACEAE)
This is a family of astringent plants, as they have significant amounts of tannic, ellagic, and gallic acids. The roots are particularly acidic. The long beak-like fruits gave rise to the name 'cranesbill'.
C. Meadow Crane's-bill (Geranium pratense)
The striking blue-violet flowers of this native plant appear in June.
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Meadow Crane's-bill
The Meadow Crane's-bill has striking blue-violet flowers that appear in June.
