Wildflower of the valley
Herb Robert, Red Robin
Geranium robertianum
- How easy to find
- Very rare — you need to search for it — local knowledge helps
- Flower size
- Small
- Family
- Geraniaceae (Geranium family)
- Type
- Annual
- Height
- small
- Flower colour
- blue,white
- Flowering
- June to July
About Herb Robert, Red Robin
Geranium robertianum is an annual or biennial herb of height 40 - 50 cm. Stems are not rooting at nodes. Leaves are opposite, pentagonally orbicular, glandular. Flowers are pale purple, solitary or 2 flowered. Filaments are pink.
Where to find it
- Along the trail from Govindghat to Ghangaria
Habitat
In moist places associating with other Geraniums.
Uses & folklore
Whole plant is used for the treatment of toothache, dysentery and nose bleeding. Burnt leaves are used as mosquito repellants.The plant contains anti diabetic, antirheumatic, diuretic properties.
What the name means
Geranium: Greek geranos (crane); robertianum is said to honour either Robert, Duke of Normandy, or an 11th-century French abbot, or from Latin ruber ("red") after the red-stemmed plant.
More photos
Geranium Robertianum is a rare botanical gem flourishing in high-altitude terrains, drawing attention for its exotic shape and ecological…
