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Geranium maculatum Spotted cranesbill (1 Page of 5) The Geranium maculatum plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Maine to Georgia, west to Arkansas, Kansas and Manitoba. It is a member of the Geraniaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Spotted cranesbill. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Geranium maculatum Common Name: Spotted cranesbill Family: Geraniaceae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.6 Mature Width: 0.45 Habitat: Wet places in woods, wet rocks and in swamps[187]. Woodlands, thickets and meadows[43].
General Uses: A brown dye is obtained from the flowers[168].
The roots and the leaves are rich in tannin[4].
Plants are suitable for ground cover when spaced about 45cm apart each way[208].
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