Pelargonium scabrum

Common name: Rough-leaved Scented Geranium

Family: Geraniaceae

Synonym(s): <i>Geranium scabrum</i> L.

Country of Origin: South Africa: Leipoldt's Grave, Clanwilliam, WC

Description: Widespread species of scented geranium in the Western, Eastern and Northern Cape Provinces; found in dry Fynbos vegetation, usually on sandstone. Leaf shape is highly variable across the species range. Plants have a pungent resinous or fruity scent, which is also variable depending on locality of origin.

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Source: Prof. Cindi Jones research plants

Provenance:

C.Jones s.n., Leipoldt's Grave, E. Clanwilliam, WC, RSA. Plants from wild seed, cuttings taken Mar 29 2021

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Classification:

• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class: Magnoliopsida
• SubClass: rosids
• Order: Geraniales
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• Family: Geraniaceae
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References:

Karen Wall. 2009. Pelargonium scabrum. PlantZAfrica webpage accessed Dec 27 2022.

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