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Wood Cranesbill

Herb Icon Native Flower       Pet Toxicity
Image of Wood Cranesbill
Geranium Sylvaticum
Order: Gerianales Family: Geraniaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Wood Cranesbill
MainColor Violet
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Native Flower Native
Season June
ImageUrl Geranium-004
Photographer DP
Location Abbots Langley
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Wood Cranesbill is a perennial herbaceous plant with deeply lobed leaves and violet-blue flowers. It typically grows up to 60 cm tall and blooms from June to August. The flowers have five petals and are known for attracting bees and other pollinators.

Distribution

This species is native to Europe and parts of Asia, commonly found in meadows, woodland edges, and along roadsides. It is particularly widespread in the UK, Scandinavia, and Russia.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - not suitable for human consumption due to lack of edible parts.

Human Toxicity

Non Toxic - no known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - safe for pets, with no reported toxic effects.

Active Compounds

Geraniin, tannins, flavonoids.

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