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Marsh Crane's-bill
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Marsh Crane's-bill
Geranium palustre
Marsh Crane's-bill is a pretty plant with delicate pink flowers that bloom in wetlands. It has soft, green leaves that look like little hands reaching out to the sun.
Habitat: Wetlands
Appearance
The Marsh Crane's-bill has vibrant magenta-purple flowers, often with darker veins, that bloom atop upright stems. Its green leaves are deeply divided into several narrow, toothed lobes, giving them a lacy appearance. It stands out with its bright blooms in marshy settings.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGeranialesFamilyGeraniaceaeGenusGeranium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its seeds burst out like tiny slingshots when ripe!
Marsh Crane's-bill can attract moths with its bright evening flowers!
Some gardeners use it to add a splash of color to wet gardens.
The name 'crane's-bill' comes from its long, beak-like seed pods.
Special abilities
Ability
Wet Feet Power
Marsh Crane's-bill can grow in very wet soils that most plants can't, helping it thrive near water.
Ability
Spreading Roots
It has creeping underground stems called rhizomes that help it spread out and colonize new ground.
Ability
Spring-Loaded Seeds
Its unique 'crane's-bill' seed capsules can explosively launch seeds far away to find new homes.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-70 cm
- Spread
- 40-80 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
European honey bee
Apis mellifera
Collects nectar and pollen from its flowers.
pollinates
Buff-tailed bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
Helps spread pollen while visiting its blooms.
eaten by
Black slug
Arion ater
Feeds on its leaves and young shoots.
pollinates
Small white butterfly
Pieris rapae
Visits flowers for nectar.
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.
Fall Color
Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Wetland
This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always look but don't touch plants unless you know they are safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Marsh Crane's-bill?
The easiest way to identify Marsh Crane's-bill is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Marsh Crane's-bill?
30-70 cm
How wide does Marsh Crane's-bill spread?
40-80 cm
How big are the flowers on Marsh Crane's-bill?
2-4 cm
When does Marsh Crane's-bill bloom?
Summer
Is Marsh Crane's-bill edible?
No
Is Marsh Crane's-bill toxic?
None
What is Marsh Crane's-bill's lifecycle?
Perennial
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