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Bloody Crane's-bill

Geranium sanguineum

The Bloody Crane's-bill is a pretty flower with bright pink petals. It grows in gardens and fields, bringing color to the landscape. Its unique name comes from the shape of its leaves and flowers.

Habitat: Gardens and fields

Appearance

The Bloody Crane's-bill has vibrant, deep magenta-purple flowers, often with intricate darker veins. Its deeply cut, palm-shaped leaves turn striking reddish-orange in autumn, making it visually distinct from many other groundcovers.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGeranialesFamilyGeraniaceaeGenusGeranium
Bloody Crane's-bill
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Bloody Crane's-bill

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

4

Interesting facts

Its seed pod is long and thin, looking exactly like a crane's beak!

Its specific name, 'sanguineum', means 'blood-red', for its autumn leaf color!

The plant's vibrant magenta color inspired the first part of its common name!

This tough plant can live for many years, returning bigger and brighter each spring!

Special abilities

Ability

Endurance Bloomer

Bloody Crane's-bill can produce flowers continuously for many months, providing a long-lasting food source for pollinators.

Ability

Seed Slinger

Bloody Crane's-bill has special seed pods that can launch seeds to help it spread and create new plants.

Ability

Soil Survivor

Bloody Crane's-bill has a robust root system that helps it thrive even in poor or rocky soil conditions.

Measurements & details

Height
30-50 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Flower Size
3-4 cm
Bloom Season
Late spring to fall
Edible
No
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Visits flowers for nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Buff-tailed Bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Buzzes flowers, collecting nectar and pollen.

pollinates

Painted Lady

Vanessa cardui

Feeds on nectar from the bright flowers.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always look but don't touch flowers without asking an adult.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Bloody Crane's-bill?

The easiest way to identify Bloody Crane's-bill is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How tall is Bloody Crane's-bill?

30-50 cm

How wide does Bloody Crane's-bill spread?

30-60 cm

How big are the flowers on Bloody Crane's-bill?

3-4 cm

When does Bloody Crane's-bill bloom?

Late spring to fall

Is Bloody Crane's-bill edible?

No

Is Bloody Crane's-bill toxic?

None

What is Bloody Crane's-bill's lifecycle?

Perennial

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