Nutmeg geranium
Pelargonium fragrans

Family: Geraniaceae

What it is like

A herb. The flowers are small and white.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The leaves are used to flavour jellies, cakes, puddings, stuffings, punches, coffee and tea. They have a pungent spicy scent like nutmeg.

Edible parts

Leaves - flavouring

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Probably Pelargonium odoratissimum x Pelargonium exstipulatum