JB018 Geranium robertianum L.

Family Geraniaceae
Genus Geranium
Species robertianum
Author L.
Use Rich in tannins, it is astringent. Its flower's red colour was associated with blood in the Doctrine of Signatures, and it was used as anti-hemorrhagic in the Middle Ages. Several mythical associations.
Collector Jessica Beaghen
Number JB018
Date 24/10/2007
Location North of Templeman Library, University of Kent Campus
Coordinates N 51.29783757 E 1.068539267
Common name/s Herb robert, Stinky Bob, Fox geranium
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