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Pelargonium radens
Also called Mutifid Leaf Pelargonium, Multifid Leaved Storksbill, Rasp Leaved Storksbill, Raspleaf Storksbill, Multifid Leaved Pelargonium, Rasp Leaved Pelargonium
Rasp-leaf pelargonium is an evergreen shrubby perennial from the Cape region of South Africa, grown for its deeply cut, scented gray-green leaves and small pink-purple summer flowers. It is grown as a houseplant or outdoors in warm climates.
Pelargonium radens is a species of flowering plant in the family Geraniaceae. It is sometimes referred to by the common name rasp-leaf pelargonium. It is in the subgenus Pelargonium along with Pelargonium crispum and Pelargonium tomentosum.
Traditionally the edible leaves were used as a flavoring in jellies and in herbal teas. Geranium oil, an essential oil extracted from the leaves and flowers, is used commercially as a food flavoring and additive. This essential oil is classified as Generally Recognized as Safe by the US FDA when small quantities are added to foods.
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The care summary was written by AI (Claude, Anthropic) from the sources on this page, with general growing knowledge where they are silent. Check before relying on it.
Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
Pet safety from the ASPCA toxic and non-toxic plant lists.
