Long-stalked Crane's-bill
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Long-stalked Crane's-bill
Geranium columbinum
The Long-stalked Crane's-bill is a pretty flower with delicate petals that can be pink or purple. It grows tall on slender stems and is often found in grassy places, making it a lovely sight in nature.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Long-stalked Crane's-bill has slender, sprawling stems and deeply lobed leaves that resemble a bird's foot. Its delicate purplish-pink flowers feature five petals, often with darker veins, creating a star-like appearance against the green foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGeranialesFamilyGeraniaceaeGenusGeranium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
1
Interesting facts
It can grow in tiny cracks in pavements, showing just how tough and adaptable it is!
Its seed capsule splits into five parts that really look like a crane's head and beak!
Its tiny flowers often have bright, glowing pink or purple hues to attract hungry bees.
This plant is sometimes called 'Dove's-foot Crane's-bill' because of its leaf shape.
Special abilities
Ability
Seed Catapult
Long-stalked Crane's-bill can launch its seeds with a spring-like mechanism, helping them spread far from the parent plant.
Ability
Water-Shedding Leaves
Long-stalked Crane's-bill has deeply divided leaves that help shed water quickly, preventing fungal growth and rot.
Ability
Resilient Roots
Long-stalked Crane's-bill has a tough root system that helps it thrive even in thin or disturbed soils.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-60 cm
- Spread
- 15-40 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to late summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European Honey Bee
Apis mellifera
collects nectar and pollen
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
visits flowers for sweet nectar
eaten by
Grey field slug
Deroceras reticulatum
grazes on leaves and young stems
Traits
Flowering
Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
Fall Color
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
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Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch wild plants unless a grown-up says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Long-stalked Crane's-bill?
The easiest way to identify Long-stalked Crane's-bill is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Long-stalked Crane's-bill?
20-60 cm
How wide does Long-stalked Crane's-bill spread?
15-40 cm
How big are the flowers on Long-stalked Crane's-bill?
1-2 cm
When does Long-stalked Crane's-bill bloom?
Late spring to late summer
Is Long-stalked Crane's-bill edible?
No
Is Long-stalked Crane's-bill toxic?
None
What is Long-stalked Crane's-bill's lifecycle?
Annual
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