Meadow Cranesbill is a
native
perennial plant of the UK, typically found growing in meadow and grassland, to a mature height of up to 60cm.
Meadow Cranesbill is named after one of its main habitats and the 'beaked' shape of its fruit capsule. It has been used traditionally in herbal medicine for its antiseptic properties to treat intestinal disorders. Characteristic features of the plant include: a saucer-shaped arrangement of blue overlapping petals; deeply divided palm-shaped lobed leaves; and downy stems and leaves.
Botanic classification and naming: Meadow Cranesbill is a member of the Geranium (Geraniaceae) family. The genus name
'Geranium' identifies the plant as a Cranesbill and its species name 'pratense' means 'meadow plant'.
Benefits: Attracts several bee species including Honey and Bumble bees.
Benefits to wildlife are also indicated with orange icons in the plant profile bar at the top.
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