Geranium carolinianum is a species of geranium known by the common name Carolina crane's-bill, or Carolina geranium. It is an annual herb native to North America, where it is widespread and grows in many types of habitat. There are two varieties; G. carolinianum var. carolinianum and G. carolinianum var. sphaerospermum. It may be considered an invasive species outside the southeastern United States.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Carolina crane's-bill being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Geraniales
- Family
- Geraniaceae
- Genus
- Geranium
- Species
- Geranium carolinianum
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