Wild Geranium
Geranium maculatum

Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum) Other common names: Spotted Cranesbill, Spotted Geranium

French names: Géranium maculée

Family: Geranium Family (Geraniaceae)

Flowers: Spring;  Blue/Violet;  5 parts (petals)

Leaves: Opposite/Whorled

Height: 30-60 cm (11-23 in)

Habitat: Forests

Grows in Sun/Shade: Shade

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 280   

Native/Non-native: Native

Origin and Meaning of Names:
 Scientific Name: maculatum: spotted

For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers

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Range Map is at the bottom of the page

Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum)
Photograph by Graham Buck

Range map for Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum)

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