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Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area

Geranium robertianum

Family : GERANIACEAE (Geranium Family)
Common Name (UK) : Herb Robert
Common Name (DE) : Ruprechtskraut
Common Name (FR) : Herbe-à-Robert
Habitat : Shaded hedge banks, woodland, on walls, seaside shingle banks and on rock faces
Remarks : This plant is introduced to the U.S. where it is considered a noxious weed.
The odor from the crushed leaves repels mosquitos.
First appearing : April
Abundance : Abundant

  • Siting Date : April 29, 2005
  • Location :Where Zamenhofweg meets Zamenhofstrasse. Stuttgart West.
    N48° 46.134' E9° 08.198'
  • Photo Date : April 30, 2004
  • Location : Along the forest trail above Zamenhofweg in Stuttgart West.