Oval Heron's Bill
Erodium malacoides
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Basic Information
Family: Geraniaceae
Genus: erodium
Plant ID (slug): erodium-malacoides
Numeric ID: 22536
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
Ratings
Physical Characteristics
Erodium malacoides is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL. It is in flower in July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) 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
Europe - Mediterranean.
Habitats
Cultivated Beds;
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[61, 171].
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
None known
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Erodium malacoides Oval Heron's Bill