Cranesbill, Native geranium
Geranium homeanum
Family: Geraniaceae
What it is like
A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It lies along the ground and has weak trailing stems. These can be 70 cm long. They are hairy. The leaves are almost round and 4.5-5.5 cm long by 4.5 cm wide. They have 3-5 lobes and these are divided into secondary lobes. The leaves are more pale underneath. They are hairy and have teeth along the edge. The flowers are in pairs and 8 mm across. The taproot is 4 cm long by 9 mm wide.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia
How it is used for food
The taproot is roasted then eaten.
Edible parts
Root