Pelargonium album explained

Pelargonium album is a species of flowering plant of the genus Pelargonium. This species is native to South Africa. It is an apple/mint scented pelargonium which is very closely related to Pelargonium odoratissimum. It is in the subgenus reniforme along with Pelargonium sidoides and P. exstipulatum.

Etymology

Pelargonium comes from the Greek; Pelargos which means stork.[1] Another name for pelargoniums is storksbills due to the shape of their fruit. Album refers to the white flowers.

Description

Pelargonium album is a small, semi-succulent plant that grows in slightly shaded areas in the Pilgrim's Rest area of South Africa.[1] It grows to about high and wide and has small white flowers.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pelargonium album . PlantZAfrica.com . SANBI - South African National Biodiversity Institute . 9 June 2020.