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Herb Robert The 1st of the year. This is another alkaline indicator although it can grow in acidic areas. It was traditionally used to treat nosebleeds and as an antiseptic to treat wounds Cumbria,Geranium robertianum,Herb Robert,Kings Meaburn Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Herb Robert

The 1st of the year. This is another alkaline indicator although it can grow in acidic areas. It was traditionally used to treat nosebleeds and as an antiseptic to treat wounds

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    Christine Young
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    A nice sign of spring <3. I found a white one once:
    Herb-Robert (White Form) - Geranium robertianum This plant was unusual because it had white flowers, rather than the usual pink ones. <br /> <br /> 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 /> <br /> It's many common names include: red robin, death come quickly, storksbill, fox geranium, stinking Bob, squinter-pip, and crow's foot<br /> <br /> Habitat: Mixed, swampy forest<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/85907/herb-robert_albino_form_-_geranium_robertianum.html Geotagged,Geranium robertianum,Herb Robert,Summer,United States,albino herb robert,celtic white,crow's foot,death come quickly,fox geranium,red robin,squinter-pip,stinking Bob,storksbill
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      Magic Christine, great spot! we get a few white forms of flowers, I understand that it has something to do with our alkaline soil, but I've never seen a white herb Robert!! Posted 5 years ago
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        Christine Young
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        Thanks, David. This was the only white one I've seen...so far. Posted 5 years ago

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The Herb Robert

"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.

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Similar species: Geraniales
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