Bicknell's Cranesbill, Northern Crane's-bill
Geranium bicknellii

Family: Geraniaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows for one or two years. It grows 12-40 cm high. The leaves are divided into narrow segments. The leaves are 18-60 mm wide. The flowers are in pairs and are red. They are 8-12 mm wide. The fruit is a dry capsule with a long beak. It splits lengthwise into 5 divisions.

There are about 300-400 Geranium species. They are mostly temperate.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It grows near the tree line in the Rocky Mountains. It grows in clearings and open woods and in disturbed soil. It needs a sunny location.

Countries/locations it is found in

Alaska, Canada, Colombia, North America, USA, Venezuela

How it is used for food

The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. The flowers are eaten raw.

Edible parts

Flowers, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Geranium nemorale var. bicknellii (Britton) Fernald; and others