Vascular Plants of the Gila Wilderness

Presented in Association with the
Western New Mexico University Department of Natural Sciences

Geranium lentum Wooton & Standley
(Mogollon Crane's Bill)


Family: Geraniaceae

Status: Native

Synonyms: None

Geranium lentum is a glandular pubescent perennial with inflorescences in 2-flowered umbellate clusters. The flowers are white to pinkish with petals that are pubescent in the proximal portion. Radha found this plant at Willow Creek in the Mogollon Mountains.

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Geranium lentum, photo Radha Veach, Catron County, Mogollon Mountains, Willow Creek, June 19, 2024




Geranium lentum, glandular pubescent leaves, photo Radha Veach, Catron County, Mogollon Mountains, Willow Creek, June 19, 2024




Geranium lentum, white to pinkish flowers in clusters of 2, photo Radha Veach, Catron County, Mogollon Mountains, Willow Creek, June 19, 2024




Geranium lentum, closeup of flower, photo Radha Veach, Catron County, Mogollon Mountains, Willow Creek, June 19, 2024



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