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Shining Crane's-bill
Geranium lucidum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Geraniales ›Family: Geraniaceae ›Genus: Geranium
About
Geranium lucidum, commonly known as shining cranesbill or (in North America) shining geranium or shiny geranium, is a herbaceous annual plant of the genus Geranium. It is native to Europe, western Asia and North Africa. It has been introduced to North America as a garden plant and in places, particularly the Pacific Northwest, has become naturalised and is viewed as an invasive species and noxious weed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Shining Crane's-bill is Geranium lucidum.
- Shining Crane's-bill belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Shining Crane's-bill belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Shining Crane's-bill belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Shining Crane's-bill belongs to the order Geraniales.
- Shining Crane's-bill belongs to the family Geraniaceae.
- Shining Crane's-bill belongs to the genus Geranium.