Geranium homeanum

Common name: 

Family: 

Geraniaceae

Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):

Wannon, Grampians, ?Midlands, Otway Range, Eastern Highlands, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (DEKNRSTWXZ) also Qld, NSW

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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):

High rainfall areas and moist environments such as forest margins, creek banks and wet gullies1

Flower description:

Bright pink1

Habit:

Prostrate perennial herb to 70 cm1

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):

This species has a thickened taproot. The leaves are kidney shaped to pentagonal1

Images:
Image of Geranium homeanum
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Atlas of Living Australia

Links to description of this species:

RBG

Conservation status:

Not threatened

References:

1 Walsh, N. G. and Entwisle, T. J. “Flora of Victoria”, volumes 2 (1994), 3 (1996) and 4 (1999). Inkata Press, Port Melbourne, Victoria