Cinquefoil geranium

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Geranium potentilloides

Cinquefoil geranium, a reference photo
Photo: Chuck Wilson · CC0 1.0 (licence)

Geranium potentilloides, belongs to the family Geraniaceae, and is a small prostrate perennial herb that can grow up to 60cm high. The species is commonly referred to as Soft Cranesbill or Cinquefoil geranium.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Cinquefoil geranium 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
Species
Geranium potentilloides

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