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General Information

Geranium bicknellii is a Annual/Biennial up to 0.60 metres tall.
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

Northern N. America - Newfoundland to British Columbia, south to Michigan, New York and Utah.

Habitat

Woodlands or open fields[].

Properties

Edibility Rating
Medicinal Rating
Habit	Annual/Biennial
Height	0.60 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Succeeds in any moderately fertile retentive soil in a sunny position[]. Tolerates a range of soil types[].
Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[].

Edible Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. Not choice[].
Flowers - raw[].

Medicinal

The whole plant, but especially the roots, is astringent, salve and styptic. It can be used as a gargle for sore throats[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.