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GERANIACEAE
Geranium Family
Geranium maculatum  (wild geranium)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Geranium: from the Greek geranos, crane, referring to the beak-like fruit; maculatum: spotted
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Rich woodlands; primarily of the Piedmont, uncommon on the Coastal Plain
State Status
Common
Piedmont Status
Common
Coastal Plain Status
Uncommon
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
7
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
Part used: Root. Used internally as a tea, tincture, or capsules for inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, gastric ulcers, stomach cancer with bleeding, and diarrhea. Topically used for minor skin inflammations, burns, wounds, and ulcers; as a gargle for inflamed throat and mouth, bleeding gums, and canker sores; as a nasal douche for nosebleeds, and as a sitz bath for hemorrhoid relief.
ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Piedmont)
Tuliptree Rich Wood (Coastal Plain)
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