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Erodium maritimum

Sea Stork's Bill
Also known as: Erodium bocconii Viv. +6 more
  • Erodium bocconii Viv.
  • Erodium maritimum f. apetalum (Rouy) Paol.
  • Erodium maritimum var. bocconei (Viv.) Rouy
  • Erodium maritimum var. bocconei P.Fourn.
  • Erodium maritimum var. genuinum Rouy
  • Geranium littoreum Cav.
  • Geranium maritimum Burm.fil.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Geraniaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.

Naturally occurring in Africa and Europe, Erodium maritimum (commonly known as Sea Stork's-Bill) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Geraniaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Biennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Canary Is., Corse, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia

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)
Tasmania

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