Bicknell's cranesbill

Geranium bicknellii

Physical Characteristics

Geranium bicknellii is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

Northern N. America - Newfoundland to British Columbia, south to Michigan, New York and Utah.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers Leaves Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked. Not choice[172]. Flowers - raw[172].

Medicinal Uses

Astringent Salve Styptic The whole plant, but especially the roots, is astringent, salve and styptic. It can be used as a gargle for sore throats[172].

Known Hazards

None known