Bicknell's cranesbill (Geranium bicknellii)

Family: Geraniaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Geranium bicknellii is a ANNUAL/BIENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. Not choice. Flowers - raw. — Leaves - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Woodlands or open fields. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)