Geranium purpureum
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGeranium purpureum, the little-robin, is a species of flowering plant in the geranium family Geraniaceae. It is native to Europe, Africa, and western Asia, and introduced on all continents except Antarctica. It is similar in appearance to Geranium robertianum, a close relative.
Description
An herb in the Geraniaceae family found in temperate regions, with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves and branches are cooked with vegetables and for pastry.
Traditional Uses
The leaves and branches are cooked with vegetables and for pastry.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Africa, Brazil, Europe, South Africa, Turkey, Türkiye,
Notes
There is another Geranium purpureum which is a synonym of Geranium palustre.
Also Known As
Ebedon, Hidir, Yabanihdir
References (2)
- Ertug, F, Yenen Bitkiler. Resimli Türkiye Florası -I- Flora of Turkey - Ethnobotany supplement
- Kizilarslan, C. & Ozhatay, N., 2012, An ethnobotanical study of the useful and edible plants of İzmit. Marmara Pharmaceutical Journal 16: 134-140, 2012.
