Dusky Crane's-bill
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Dusky Crane's-bill
Geranium phaeum
The Dusky Crane's-bill is a pretty flower with dark purple petals. It grows in gardens and woodlands, bringing beauty to nature with its lovely blooms.
Habitat: Woodlands
Appearance
The Dusky Crane's-bill has unique, dark, reddish-purple flowers that appear almost black in shade, hanging gracefully like tiny bells. Its deeply lobed, often mottled green leaves add to its striking appearance, distinguishing it from other geraniums.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGeranialesFamilyGeraniaceaeGenusGeranium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
1
Interesting facts
It's also called 'Mourning Widow' due to its somber flower color and drooping petals!
Some varieties have leaves with cool dark blotches, like a secret tattoo!
The common name 'crane's-bill' comes from its seed pods, which look exactly like a crane's long beak!
This plant is super tough and can even grow in rocky areas or old walls!
Special abilities
Ability
Shade Seeker
Dusky Crane's-bill can thrive in shady spots, a superpower that lets it grow where many other flowers can't find enough sunlight.
Ability
Beacon Bloom
Its dark, nodding flowers act like a special beacon, attracting specific cool-loving insects that help it spread its seeds.
Ability
Seed Slinger
The plant has a clever seed pod that, when ripe, can fling its seeds far away to find new places to grow.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-80 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to mid-summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Common carder bee
Bombus pascuorum
Feeds on its nectar and pollen.
pollinates
Drone Fly
Eristalis tenax
Attracted to its dark flowers and nectar.
eaten by
Grey field slug
Deroceras reticulatum
Slugs may nibble on its leaves and stems.
Traits
Deciduous
Deciduous plants periodically shed all their leaves, typically during autumn or dry seasons.
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Ornamental
Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Fragrant Flower
Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
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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 Dusky Crane's-bill?
The easiest way to identify Dusky Crane's-bill is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Dusky Crane's-bill?
30-80 cm
How wide does Dusky Crane's-bill spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Dusky Crane's-bill?
2-3 cm
When does Dusky Crane's-bill bloom?
Late spring to mid-summer
Is Dusky Crane's-bill edible?
No
Is Dusky Crane's-bill toxic?
None
What is Dusky Crane's-bill's lifecycle?
Perennial
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