Herb Robert
Geranium robertianum

Family: Geraniaceae

What it is like

A herb. It is a sprawling plant. It has an unpleasant smell. It grows 30-40 cm tall. The leaves are dark green and divided like fingers on a hand. They are 6 cm long and have leaflets that are light green with purple edges. The flowers are star shaped and up to 2 cm across. They are dark red. They are usually in pairs near the end of the plant.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is usually in shady positions.

Countries/locations it is found in

Central Asia, Falklands, Georgia, Luxembourg, North America, Norway, Scandinavia, Slovenia, Tajikistan, USA

How it is used for food

The young leaves are eaten or used to make a tea. The flowers can be used in salads or as a tea. The flowers are leaves can be dried and stored.

Edible parts

Leaves, flowers, roots

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Blood wort, Nemsits'vera, Smrdljička, Stankstorkenebb

Synonyms

Several