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Geranium californicum
Geranium californicum G.N. Jones & F.F. Jones
California Cranesbill, Mountain Geranium
Geraniaceae (Geranium Family)
Synonym(s): Geranium concinnum
USDA Symbol: GECA4
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
An 8 in. to 2 ft. perennial with 1-3 upright stems. Delicate leaves are palmately lobed. The pink to lavender flowers are also delicate with a fine tracery of purple veins.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Schizocarp
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Fruit: Shaped like an upraised crane's bill.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CANative Distribution: C. & s. CA
Native Habitat: Damp woods & meadows; 4000-8000 ft.
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Description: Damp soils.
Propagation
Description: Increase by division of large clumps or by seeds.Seed Treatment: No seed treatment is necessary.
Commercially Avail: yes
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Santa Barbara Botanic Garden - Santa Barbara, CA
Web Reference
Webref 30 - Calflora (2018) CalfloraWebref 36 - Jepson eFlora (2019) The Jepson Herbarium, University of California, Berkeley
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Geranium californicum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Geranium californicum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Geranium californicum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-13Research By: TWC Staff