Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Marsh Crane's-bill
MainColor	Violet
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Native
Season	May
ImageUrl	Geranium-001
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Marsh cranesbill is a tall, graceful wildflower with deeply cut leaves and purple-pink, five-petalled flowers. It’s commonly found in wet meadows, marshes, and damp roadside verges.

Distribution

Native to Europe and found in scattered locations across the UK, especially in wetter habitats. Prefers full sun to partial shade and moisture-retentive soils.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Like other cranesbill species, it has astringent properties and has been used in folk medicine to treat diarrhoea, mouth ulcers, and wounds.

Edibility

The plant is not typically eaten but is considered non-toxic. Some traditional uses involved chewing the root for its astringent taste.

Human Toxicity

Safe in small amounts; no significant toxicity reported.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Rich in tannins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids, which contribute to its astringent effect.