Geranium versicolor
Pencilled Crane's Bill, Veiny Geranium
Also known as: Geranium freyeri Griseb. +7 more
- Geranium freyeri Griseb.
- Geranium nodosum subsp. striatum (L.) Bonnier
- Geranium romanum subsp. versicolor John Parkinson ex L.
- Geranium romanum var. versicolor JohnParkinson ex L.
- Geranium striatum f. glabratum (Formánek) Vandas
- Geranium striatum L.
- Geranium striatum var. glabratum Formánek
- Geranium striatum var. parvulum N.Terracc.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Geraniaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Geranium versicolor (commonly known as Pencilled Crane's-bill or Veiny geranium) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Geraniaceae family. Originating in Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Geranium genus, encompassing over 300 species globally.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southeastern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Greece, Italy, Sicilia, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Czechoslovakia, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Pennsylvania