Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Genus:
Species:
daucoides
ID:
677501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Elench. Pl. Nov. : 28 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000676833

Common Names

  • Daucus-like Stork's-bill
  • Daucus-like Erodium
  • Daucus-like Stork's-bill

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Description

Erodium daucoides (also called Daucus-leaved Stork's-bill, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and a stem with small pink flowers. It grows in dry grasslands, scrub, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Erodium daucoides is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Erodium daucoides sub. macrocalyx G.López

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Erodium daucoides are white or pink with five petals and a long, thin beak. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erodium daucoides is a species of geranium native to Europe. It is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 0.5-1 m. It has small, dark green leaves and small, pink flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Erodium daucoides

Erodium daucoides is native to the Mediterranean and can be found in Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, and Greece.

Erodium daucoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erodium daucoides?

Erodium daucoides

What is the common name of Erodium daucoides?

Daucus-leaved Stork's Bill

What is the habitat of Erodium daucoides?

Open woodlands, grasslands, and rocky slopes

Species in the Erodium genus

Erodium aytacii, Erodium absinthoides, Erodium acaule, Erodium adenophorum, Erodium aethiopicum, Erodium aguilellae, Erodium alnifolium, Erodium alpinum, Erodium amanum, Erodium anaristatum, Erodium angustilobum, Erodium anthemidifolium, Erodium arborescens, Erodium asplenioides, Erodium astragaloides, Erodium atlanticum, Erodium aureum, Erodium battandierianum, Erodium beketowii, Erodium birandianum, Erodium boissieri, Erodium bolosii, Erodium botrys, Erodium brachycarpum, Erodium carvifolium, Erodium castellanum, Erodium cazorlanum, Erodium cedrorum, Erodium celtibericum, Erodium cheilanthifolium, Erodium chevallieri, Erodium chilense, Erodium chium, Erodium chrysanthum, Erodium ciconium, Erodium cicutarium, Erodium corsicum, Erodium crassifolium, Erodium crenatum, Erodium crinitum, Erodium crispum, Erodium cyconioides, Erodium cygnorum, Erodium cyrenaicum, Erodium daucoides, Erodium dimorphum, Erodium fallax, Erodium flexuosum, Erodium foetidum, Erodium fumarioides,

Species in the Geraniaceae family

California macrophylla, Erodium aytacii, Erodium absinthoides, Erodium acaule, Erodium adenophorum, Erodium aethiopicum, Erodium aguilellae, Erodium alnifolium, Erodium alpinum, Erodium amanum, Erodium anaristatum, Erodium angustilobum, Erodium anthemidifolium, Erodium arborescens, Erodium asplenioides, Erodium astragaloides, Erodium atlanticum, Erodium aureum, Erodium battandierianum, Erodium beketowii, Erodium birandianum, Erodium boissieri, Erodium bolosii, Erodium botrys, Erodium brachycarpum, Erodium carvifolium, Erodium castellanum, Erodium cazorlanum, Erodium cedrorum, Erodium celtibericum, Erodium cheilanthifolium, Erodium chevallieri, Erodium chilense, Erodium chium, Erodium chrysanthum, Erodium ciconium, Erodium cicutarium, Erodium corsicum, Erodium crassifolium, Erodium crenatum, Erodium crinitum, Erodium crispum, Erodium cyconioides, Erodium cygnorum, Erodium cyrenaicum, Erodium daucoides, Erodium dimorphum, Erodium fallax, Erodium flexuosum, Erodium foetidum,

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