Pelargonium triste
Family: Geraniaceae
What it is like
A small herb plant. It grows 50 cm high and spreads 60-100 cm wide. It keeps growing from year to year. It forms tubers. The leaves are finely divided and carrot like. The flowers are yellow and in heads of 5-20 flowers. They are 12 mm wide.
There are about 230 Pelargonium species.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It suits hardiness zones 9-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Australia, South Africa (country/location of origin), Southern Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Root, tubers, bulb, stem