Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness
Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department
of Natural Sciences
Erodium cicutarium (Linnaeus) L'Héretier ex Aiton
(Red Stemmed Filaree, Storkbill)
Family: Geraniaceae
Status: Exotic
Synonyms:
Geranium cicutarium Linnaeus
Erodium cicutarium is an exotic geranium that has moved in almost everywhere. Its small pink flowers
and long needle like schizocarps can be seen from lower elevations to all but the highest habitats.
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Erodium cicutarium, photo Russ Kleinman, Silver City, July 16, 2008
Erodium cicutarium, macro of flower, photo Russ Kleinman, Black Range, Hillsboro Peak trail, Nov. 19, 2008
Erodium cicutarium, pollination (macro), photo Russ Kleinman, Black Range, Hillsboro Peak trail, Nov. 19, 2008
Erodium cicutarium, closeup of schizocarps, photo Russ Kleinman, Burro Mtns., WD Ranch Road near Engineer Canyon, March 1, 2010
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