Dusky crane's bill

(Geranium phaeum)

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Description

Geranium phaeum, commonly called dusky crane's-bill, mourning widow or black widow, is a herbaceous plant species in the Geraniaceae family. It is native from southern, central, and western Europe, and is cultivated as a garden subject.  It is unmistakable with dark purple petals turned backwards and with conspicuous projecting stamens and style.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Geraniales
Family:Geraniaceae
Genus:Geranium
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