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Dove's-foot Cranesbill (Geranium molle) |
Color drawing: C. A. M. Lindman (1901-1905), Bilder ur Nordens Flora.
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Geranium pusillum Dove's-foot Cranesbill could be mistaken for Small-flowered Cranesbill. The flowers of Small-flowered Cranesbill, however, and usually in small clusters, not in pairs. Additionally the seedpod stems are straight without a bend. Dove's-foot Cranesbill (Geranium molle) Alien: Native of Europe. Identification: A low plant, sometimes lying on the ground. Flowers small (about 0.25 inches in diameter), petals deeply notched at the tip. Flowers usually found in pairs at the tops of the stem. Seedpod stems with an angular bend. Stems downy. Leaves round, with apically blunt lobes. Plant 3 to 8 inches in height. Distribution: Throughout eastern North America. Also occurs in the Pacific Northwest. Habitat: Dove's-foot Cranesbill is a weedy species of disturbed habitats such as lawns, empty lots, and roadsides. Flowering period: June to August. |
Dove's-foot Cranesbill (Geranium molle)
Similar Species: Small-flowered Cranesbill (Geranium pusillum)
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