Species

Erodium malacoides

Etymology

Erodium: From the Greek erodios 'a heron', in reference to the style and ovaries resembling a heron.

Authority

Erodium malacoides (L.) L''Hér.

Family

Geraniaceae

Flora Category

Vascular - Exotic

Structural Class

Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites

Flower Colours

Red / Pink,Violet / Purple

Year Naturalised

1883

Origin

Mediterranean region to Iran

This page last updated on 25 Mar 2010