Geranium homeanum

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Common Name:

N/A

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 gullies 1

Flower Description:

Bright pink 1

Habit:

Prostrate perennial herb to 70 cm 1

Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):


This species has a thickened taproot. The leaves are kidney shaped to pentagonal 1

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Links to description of this species:

VicFlora

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