Erodium cicutarium bipinnatum (Geraniaceae)

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Erodium cicutarium bipinnatum
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The Erodium cicutarium bipinnatum plant species is found in W. Europe to N. Africa. It is a member of the Geraniaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. bipinnatum. Willd.

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Latin Name:  Erodium cicutarium bipinnatum
Family:  Geraniaceae
Author:  Tourlet.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:     Mature Width:

Habitat:  Maritime sands[50].

General Uses: The following reports are for E. cicutarium, but are also likely to be true for this sub-species. A green dye is obtained from the whole plant. It does not require a mordant[168]. The remnants of the styles are very hygroscopic, they can be used in hygrometers and as weather indicators[46, 61].

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