Siberian Crane's-bill
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Siberian Crane's-bill
Geranium sibiricum
The Siberian Crane's-bill is a pretty plant with lovely pink flowers. It grows in cool places and can be found in meadows and forests. Its leaves are shaped like little hands!
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Siberian Crane's-bill has slender, spreading stems bearing deeply lobed, palmate green leaves. Its small, five-petaled flowers are typically lilac-pink to pale purple, often with darker veins, and bloom singly or in pairs.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGeranialesFamilyGeraniaceaeGenusGeranium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Its unique seed capsules resemble a long crane's beak before they burst open!
This hardy plant can survive really cold winters and even spread rapidly.
Though named 'Siberian,' it grows naturally all across Europe and Asia!
You might find its flowers attracting all sorts of busy bees and tiny flies!
Special abilities
Ability
Seed Flinger
Siberian Crane's-bill can launch its seeds with a spring-like action from special fruit pods, helping it spread far and wide.
Ability
Tough Survivor
Siberian Crane's-bill has strong roots and stems that help it grow in poor soils and disturbed areas, like roadsides.
Ability
Shade Seeker
Siberian Crane's-bill can thrive in partially shaded spots, allowing it to grow where other sun-loving plants struggle.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 20-50 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2 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
pollinates
White-tailed bumblebee
Bombus lucorum
Visits flowers for nectar
pollinates
Common drone fly
Eristalis tenax
Helps spread pollen between flowers
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.
Cold Hardy
Cold hardy plants are able to withstand low temperatures and freezing conditions without significant damage.
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.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
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 wild plants unless a grown-up says it's okay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to identify Siberian Crane's-bill?
The easiest way to identify Siberian Crane's-bill is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
How tall is Siberian Crane's-bill?
20-50 cm
How wide does Siberian Crane's-bill spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Siberian Crane's-bill?
1-2 cm
When does Siberian Crane's-bill bloom?
Summer
Is Siberian Crane's-bill edible?
No
Is Siberian Crane's-bill toxic?
None
What is Siberian Crane's-bill's lifecycle?
Perennial
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