Rose Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)

Family: Geraniaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Bloom Color: Pink. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Late summer, Late spring, Mid summer. Form: Upright or erect.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in desserts, jellies, vinegars etc. — The leaves are rose-scented and are used as a flavouring in desserts, jellies, vinegars etc.; The fresh leaves are brewed into a tea.

Habitat & North American Range

Near the Hex river in S.W. Cape province. (Zone 10)