Geranium arabicum

Family: Geraniaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to bear. It has stems that act as runners and they can form roots at the nodes. They can be 90 cm long. They have grooves along them. The leaves are 5 cm across. They are divided into 5 lobes. The flowers usually occur as 2 together. The flowers are white or purple.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. It grows in damp shady places.

Countries/locations it is found in

East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Zimbabwe, Yemen

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Geranium emirnense Bojer; Geranium frigidum Hochst.;