Geranium Pratense (Noun)
Meaning
Tall perennial cranesbill with paired violet-blue axillary flowers; native to northern parts of Old World and naturalized in North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Geranium pratense, also known as meadow cranesbill, grows well in damp meadows and woodland edges with partial shade.
- Meadow cranesbill, or Geranium pratense, produces clusters of vibrant blue flowers from June to August in temperate climates.
- This naturalized stand of Geranium pratense attracts various pollinators like bees and butterflies in early summer.
- Wildflower enthusiasts prize Geranium pratense for its elegant blue blooms and unique stamen that resemble cranes' bills.
- Native to the northern Old World and introduced to North America, Geranium pratense grows readily in damp soils and along stream banks.