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Herb Robert
Herb Icon Native Flower     First Aid Symbol  Edible Symbol 
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Geranium Ropbertianum
Order: Gerianales Family: Geraniaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Herb Robert
MainColor Magenta
PlantType Herb Icon Herb
Growth Type Native Flower Native
Season June
ImageUrl Geranium-002
Photographer DP
Location
Human Toxicity Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

Small, scrambling geranium with bright pink flowers and a strong odour. Common in hedgerows and woodland edges.

Distribution

Widespread across Europe and the UK.

Medicinal/Other Uses First Aid Symbol

Traditionally used for diarrhoea, infections, wounds, and toothache.

Edibility Edible Symbol  

Technically edible (leaves/tea), but pungent and bitter.

Human Toxicity

Generally safe, though can irritate the stomach in excess.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Tannins, essential oils, flavonoids.

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