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Dusky Cranesbill - Géranium livide

Geranium phaeum

Description:

The Dusky Cranesbill is characterized by flat or convex flowers, with petals overlapping each other. The flowers are a light to dark purple. It is native to Southern, Central, and Western Europe

Habitat:

Alpine meadow, alt. 1500 m. Found in the Derborence area, a high biodiversity site with two different climates; in the upper part where this spotting was made the climate is humid and almost Atlantic like. Last shot is of habitat. http://www.derborence.ch/sommaire/englis...

Notes:

This plant likes shady and slightly wet areas.

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DanielePralong
Spotted by
DanielePralong

Conthey, Valais - Wallis, Switzerland

Spotted on Jul 12, 2013
Submitted on Jul 28, 2013

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