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Herb Robert

Geranium robertianum

Herb Robert is a small, pretty plant with bright green leaves and pink flowers. It often grows in shady places and is loved by many little creatures in nature.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Herb Robert has delicate, deeply cut fern-like leaves and often reddish stems and foliage, especially in sunlight or cold. Its small, five-petaled flowers are a vibrant pinkish-purple, making it stand out from similar green plants.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGeranialesFamilyGeraniaceaeGenusGeranium
Herb Robert
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Herb Robert

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

In folklore, Herb Robert was sometimes believed to bring good luck!

Its stem and leaves often turn bright red in sunshine or cold weather!

Its tiny seeds can launch themselves like mini rockets!

Some people call this plant 'Stinky Bob' for its strong smell!

Special abilities

Ability

Stinky Shield

Herb Robert has a strong, musky odor when crushed that helps it defend against hungry animals trying to eat its leaves.

Ability

Seed Sprinter

Herb Robert can launch its seeds with tiny explosive pods, flinging them away from the parent plant to reproduce.

Ability

Sunscreen Leaves

Herb Robert has leaves that turn reddish in bright sun or cold, using special pigments to protect itself from stress.

Measurements & details

Height
15-50 cm
Spread
15-50 cm
Flower Size
1-2 cm
Bloom Season
Spring to fall
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Biennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar and pollen from flowers

pollinates

Buff-tailed Bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Visits flowers for nectar and pollen

eaten by

Garden Snail

Helix aspersa

Feeds on the leaves and stems

Traits

Also known as

Robert's GeraniumStinky Bob

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Herb Robert?

15-50 cm

How wide does Herb Robert spread?

15-50 cm

How big are the flowers on Herb Robert?

1-2 cm

When does Herb Robert bloom?

Spring to fall

Is Herb Robert edible?

Yes

Is Herb Robert toxic?

None

What is Herb Robert's lifecycle?

Biennial

How is Herb Robert pollinated?

Insect

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