8,284 observationsVulnerable
Dusky Crane's-bill
Geranium phaeum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Geraniales ›Family: Geraniaceae ›Genus: Geranium
About
Geranium phaeum, commonly called dusky crane's-bill, mourning widow or black widow, is a herbaceous plant species in the Geraniaceae family. It is native from southern, central, and western Europe, and is cultivated as a garden subject. It has dark violet colored flowers. It is unmistakable with dark purple petals turned backwards and with conspicuous projecting stamens and style. Petals crinkly-edged and pointed. Leaves often blotched brown.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Dusky Crane's-bill is Geranium phaeum.
- The Dusky Crane's-bill has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
- Dusky Crane's-bill belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Dusky Crane's-bill belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Dusky Crane's-bill belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Dusky Crane's-bill belongs to the order Geraniales.
- Dusky Crane's-bill belongs to the family Geraniaceae.
- Dusky Crane's-bill belongs to the genus Geranium.