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Iranian stork's bill
Scientific Name: Erodium gruinum
Family: Geraniaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual, Biennial
Other Names:
Iranian Stork's Bill (Erodium gruinum)
The Iranian Stork's Bill, scientifically known as Erodium gruinum, is a fascinating forb/herb belonging to the geranium family. Its distinctive name comes from the shape of its seed pod, which resembles a stork's bill.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a non-woody forb/herb.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Erodium gruinum (L.) L'Hr. ex Aiton
- Family: Geraniaceae (geranium family)
- Genus: Erodium L'Hr. ex Aiton (filaree, stork's bill)
- Synonyms: Geranium gruinum L.
Common Names
- Iranian Stork's Bill
- Long-beaked Stork's-bill
- Crane Stork's Bill
- Great Stork's Bill
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to the Mediterranean area.
- Introduced and found in locations outside its native range.
- Observed growing "here and there" outside its supposed local range.
- Specifically noted locations include areas near Tel Aviv, Israel.
- Also found in Iran, including EC-Iran, E-Iran (Mts.), NE-Iran (Mts.), NW-Iran (Iranian Aserbaijan), S-Iran, and W-Iran (Mts.).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It's a forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant.
- Leaves are rosette in form and dark green.
Ecological Role
- Classified as an invasive species in Iran.
Quirky Facts
- The plant's name derives from the seed pod's resemblance to a stork's bill.
Further Information
- The Catalogue of Life, 3rd January 2011
- USDA-ARS, 2013