Spotted stork's bill
Erodium guttatum

Family: Geraniaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 30 cm tall. The leaves are oval or triangle shaped and 2.5 cm long. The upper leaves have 3 lobes. The flowers are deep violet and have a black spot on each petal.

There are about 200 Erodium species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Europe, Libya, Mediterranean, Middle East, North Africa, Palestine, Sahara, Spain

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Root

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Erodium malopoides (Desf.) Willd.; Geranium guttatum Desf.; Geranium malapoides Desf.;