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Carolina Cranes-bill

Along with its  relatives, the Wild Geranium and Dovefoot Geranium this hardy, flowering herb native is tolerant of a wide range of habitats.

This variety is found throughout the contiguous United States, excepting Colorado.

Unlike some of its cousins in the large Geraniaceae family, this herb, also known as Carolina Geranium, had no medicinal or other utility for Native Americans.

The common name, Cranes-bill which is sometimes used as the common name for these three members of the Geranium family, is said to derive from the pointed shape of their seed pods. (See arrow right)

It does look like a bird's, doesn't it.

In fact, in parts of North America more familiar with storks, the plants are known as Storks-bill.

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