Erodium hirtum
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Basic Information
Family: Geraniaceae
Genus: erodium
Plant ID (slug): erodium-hirtum
Numeric ID: 24097
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Erodium hirtum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
S. Europe to W. Asia.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Root Edible Uses: Root[61, 171]. No further details are given.
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Erodium hirtum