sticky geranium
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sticky geranium
Geranium viscosissimum
Sticky geranium is a pretty plant with soft, sticky leaves. It grows in many places and has lovely pink flowers that attract butterflies and bees!
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The sticky geranium has deeply lobed, palm-shaped leaves covered in tiny glandular hairs, giving them a fuzzy, sticky feel. Its vibrant magenta to purple-pink flowers bloom in clusters, often with darker veins, standing out against the green foliage.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderGeranialesFamilyGeraniaceaeGenusGeranium
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
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Interesting facts
Its leaves can feel like flypaper, often catching tiny bugs!
The 'sticky' in its name means 'most sticky' in Latin!
This wild geranium is a native beauty of western North America!
When its seeds ripen, the plant violently flings them into the air!
Special abilities
Ability
Trapper Guard
Sticky geranium has tiny, gummy hairs on its stems and leaves that can trap small insects, helping protect itself from pests!
Ability
Seed Flinger
When its seeds are ripe, the sticky geranium powerfully snaps them out, spreading its offspring far away to find new homes.
Ability
Sun-Shade Switcher
This plant can thrive in both bright sun and partial shade, thanks to its adaptable leaves and root system.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 2-3 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to late summer
- Edible
- No
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Two-form bumblebee
Bombus bifarius
visits flowers for nectar
pollinates
Mixed bumblebee
Bombus mixtus
collects pollen and nectar
pollinates
Common drone fly
Syrphus ribesii
visits flowers for nectar
eaten by
Mule deer
Odocoileus hemionus
may browse leaves occasionally
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.
Shade Tolerant
Shade tolerant plants are adapted to grow and thrive in areas with low light levels, requiring less direct sunlight.
Medicinal
Medicinal plants possess chemical compounds that can be used for therapeutic purposes to treat illnesses or maintain health.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
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.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always wash your hands after touching plants, just to be safe!
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is sticky geranium?
30-90 cm
How wide does sticky geranium spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on sticky geranium?
2-3 cm
When does sticky geranium bloom?
Late spring to late summer
Is sticky geranium edible?
No
Is sticky geranium toxic?
None
What is sticky geranium's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is sticky geranium pollinated?
Insect
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