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Bransford, W.D. and Dolphia
Geranium richardsonii Fisch. & Trautv.
Richardson's geranium
Geraniaceae (Geranium Family)
USDA Symbol: GERI
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
This plant bears several stems with palmately cleft leaves on long stalks, moist near the base, and bear a few white or pale pink flowers in a branched cluster.
One of the most widespread western Geraniums, it frequently hybridizes with other species, often making identification difficult. The genus name, from the Greek geranos (crane), refers to the fruits beak.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , CO , ID , MT , NM , NV , OR , SD , UT , WA , WYCanada: AB , SK
Native Distribution: Southeastern British Columbia; south through eastern Washington and Oregon to southern California; east to New Mexico, South Dakota, and Saskatchewan.
Native Habitat: Partial shade in woods, from lowlands into the mountains.
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)
Growing Conditions
Water Use: HighLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Benefit
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
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USDA: Find Geranium richardsonii in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Geranium richardsonii in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Geranium richardsonii
Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
