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Herb Robert - Geranium robertianum Pink flowers with 5 petals. Leaves are palmately divided into 3-5 lobed segments.<br />
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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.<br />
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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. <br />
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Herb Robert - Geranium robertianum

Pink flowers with 5 petals. Leaves are palmately divided into 3-5 lobed segments.

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.

Herb-Robert - Geranium robertianum Pink flowers with 5 petals. Leaves are palmately divided into 3-5 lobed segments.<br />
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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. <br />
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    comments (4)

  1. Another amazing shot, in composition, clarity, everything! Posted 6 years ago
    1. Thanks so much :) Posted 6 years ago
  2. Beautiful geranium, superb details and composition. Posted 6 years ago
    1. Thanks! They are superb, little flowers! Posted 6 years ago

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"Geranium robertianum", commonly known as Herb Robert, Red Robin, Death come quickly, Storksbill, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, or Robert Geranium, is a common species of cranesbill in Europe, Asia, North America, and North Africa.

Similar species: Geraniales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jan 5, 2019. Captured Jun 3, 2017 13:44 in 3280 Franklin Ave, Millbrook, NY 12545, USA.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm