Nepalese Crane's Bill (Geranium nepalense)

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

Geranium nepalense is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. 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: Fruit, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves. No further details are given. Fruits - chewed fresh. The fruit is a small dry capsule. — No further details are given.; Fruits - chewed fresh.; The fruit is a small dry capsule.

Habitat & North American Range

Semi-shaded scrubby slopes and in forests, 1500 - 2300 metres in the Himalayas. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)