Herb-Robert (White Form) - Geranium robertianum

This plant was unusual because it had white flowers, rather than the usual pink ones.

Freshly picked, crushed leaves have a strong odor that resembles burning tires. If they are rubbed on the body, the smell is said to repel mosquitoes. I suspect that the smell would repel just about any creature. The active ingredients are tannins, a bitter compound called geraniin, and essential oils.

Habitat: Mixed, swampy forest