Pelargonium x nervosum
Sweet
Lime geranium
Geraniaceae Edible: Leaves - flavouring, Flowers - flavouring
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Description
A subtropical herb in the Geraniaceae family with lime-scented leaves and flowers.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and flowers are used to flavour cakes, jellies, puddings, drinks and soups.
Traditional Uses
The leaves and flowers are used to flavour cakes, jellies, puddings, drinks and soups.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa,
Synonyms
a hybrid of uncertain parentage
References (2)
- Facciola, S., 1998, Cornucopia 2: a Source Book of Edible Plants. Kampong Publications, p 119
- Geraniaceae 1: t. 47. 1820
