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A young plant by Vered A. Mann.


Photo by Vered A. Mann.


The caudex by Vered A. Mann.


The hairy leaf by Vered A. Mann.


A compact plant by Vered A. Mann.


The caudex by
Grootscholten.

Author: Elizabeth M. Marais, 1994
Family:  GERANIACEAE
Origin:  South Africa
Soil:  Grit - Mix
Water:  Medium
Sun:  Maximum
Thickness:  4 Centimetres
Height:  10 Centimetres
Flower:  Light Crème Coloured / Red
Propagate:  Seeds
Names:  -
Synonyms:  -

This member of the Geraniaceae family was given this name by Elizabeth M. Marais in 1994. It is found in South Africa, growing in a well drained soil with some water and lots of sun. The caudex can grow to five centimetres, the branches up to twelve centimetres height. The flowers are pale crème coloured with red markings.

The genera name from Greek; pelargos; 'stork' for the ripening fruits, which resembles the bills of storks. The species name means 'curved stamens'.

This might be a winter-grower in South Africa


The flower by Vered A. Mann.


A rather open plant by Vered A. Mann.


A younger caudex by Vered A. Mann.


The flower by Vered A. Mann.