Meadow Crane's-bill
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Meadow Crane's-bill
Geranium pratense
Meadow Crane's-bill is a pretty flower that blooms in blue and purple colors. It grows in sunny meadows and is loved by butterflies and bees!
Habitat: Meadows
Appearance
The Meadow Crane's-bill has vibrant blue-purple flowers with five distinct petals and darker veins. Its deeply lobed leaves are shaped like a hand. After flowering, it develops long, pointed seed pods resembling a crane's bill.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGeranialesFamilyGeraniaceaeGenusGeranium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
1
Interesting facts
Each flower has ten tiny nectar glands, a feast for hungry insects!
It can live for over 10 years, returning bigger and brighter each spring!
Its unique seed pods spring open to launch seeds up to several feet away!
The leaves can turn a beautiful reddish-purple as summer ends.
Special abilities
Ability
Seed Flinger
Meadow Crane's-bill can forcibly eject its seeds, helping them spread far from the parent plant.
Ability
Nectar Guides
It has dark lines on its petals that guide insects directly to its pollen and nectar rewards.
Ability
Drought Anchor
Meadow Crane's-bill has a deep taproot that helps it find water and survive dry periods.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-80 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 3-4 cm
- Bloom Season
- Summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Honeybee
Apis mellifera
attracted by nectar
pollinates
Buff-tailed Bumblebee
Bombus terrestris
collects pollen and nectar
eaten by
Red Deer
Cervus elaphus
grazes on foliage
eaten by
Garden Snail
Helix aspersa
feeds on leaves and petals
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.
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.
Also known as
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Collections
Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Do not pick flowers without asking an adult first, so they can keep growing for everyone to enjoy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Meadow Crane's-bill?
The easiest way to identify Meadow Crane's-bill is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Meadow Crane's-bill?
30-80 cm
How wide does Meadow Crane's-bill spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Meadow Crane's-bill?
3-4 cm
When does Meadow Crane's-bill bloom?
Summer
Is Meadow Crane's-bill edible?
Yes
Is Meadow Crane's-bill toxic?
None
What is Meadow Crane's-bill's lifecycle?
Perennial
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