Erodium
cicutarium
(Redstem Filaree or Stork's Bill)
Family:
Geraniaceae
(Geranium)
Redstem Filaree is often the
first flower to appear in spring and one of the last to be found in late fall.
The slightly asymmetrical flowers have pink-purple petals which fall off easily.
The finely divided leaves appear as rosettes before flower stems develop. Fruits
have a long beak and are held upright, reflected in the common name Stork's Bill.
Redstem Filaree is a weedy species, often found along driveways, trailsides and
vacant lots.
