Storksbill (Geranium cicutarium)

   

Storksbill (Geranium cicutarium) among Mexican Poppies, El Paso, Texas. Photograph by A.H. Harris.

• Common English Names: Storksbill
• Common Spanish Names: Alfilerillo
• Scientific Name: Geranium cicutarium (Jer-RAIN-nee-um sick-cue-TARE-ree-um) (Also as Erodium cicutarium)
• Family: Geraniaceae (Geranium Family)
• Geographic Range: Widespread in USA, including western Texas and New Mexico, south into Mexico.
• Plant Form: Biennial forb.
• Remarks: Native of Europe.

Last Update: 3 Sep 2003