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Swan river crowsfoot, Blue Storksbill
Erodium cygnorum subsp. glandulosum

Family: Geraniaceae


What it is like

A small herb. It grows 70 cm high. It has glandular hairs on the stems and leaves. The flowers have bluish-purple petals with red veins near the base.

There are about 200 Erodium species.


Where it is found

It grows in warm temperate and subtropical places. It can grow in arid places.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)


How it is used for food

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.

Edible parts

Root, seeds


How it is grown


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