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Species Details
Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium Read more about this collection »
LeavesBasal, palmately divided, 5-7 segments, sharply toothed, stiff-hairy; stem leaves similar, opposite, round, 4-12 cm wide
FlowersInflorescence a cymose; flowers radially symmetric; sepals 5, distinct, 10-12 mm long, oblong-lance-shaped; petals 5, distinct, 14-20 mm long, pinkish-purple to lavender, veins red to purple, apex rounded or slightly notched, soft-hairy on inner surface up to one fourth of their length; stamens 10; pistils 1, ovary superior
Fruits and SeedsCapsule, elongate, hairy; seeds oblong, pitted
Scientific Name
Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
Common Name
sticky purple geranium
General Description
Perennial herb; stems ascending to erect, branched, hairy, 25-90 cm tall
Leaves
Basal, palmately divided, 5-7 segments, sharply toothed, stiff-hairy; stem leaves similar, opposite, round, 4-12 cm wide
Flowers
Inflorescence a cymose; flowers radially symmetric; sepals 5, distinct, 10-12 mm long, oblong-lance-shaped; petals 5, distinct, 14-20 mm long, pinkish-purple to lavender, veins red to purple, apex rounded or slightly…
Inflorescence a cymose; flowers radially symmetric; sepals 5, distinct, 10-12 mm long, oblong-lance-shaped; petals 5, distinct, 14-20 mm long, pinkish-purple to lavender, veins red to purple, apex rounded or slightly notched, soft-hairy on inner surface up to one fourth of their length; stamens 10; pistils 1, ovary superior
Fruits and Seeds
Capsule, elongate, hairy; seeds oblong, pitted
Phenology
Flowers from June to July
Notes
Medical uses:
Geranium viscosissimum can contract blood vessels to control bleeding. It has also been used in a number of forms to treat sores, chapped lips, sore throats, sore eyes, diarrhea, gastric upset, and…
Medical uses:
Geranium viscosissimum can contract blood vessels to control bleeding. It has also been used in a number of forms to treat sores, chapped lips, sore throats, sore eyes, diarrhea, gastric upset, and urinary irritations.
Ethno-botanical uses:
The flowers and leaves are edible and have been used in salads and as a garnish, but is reported to be unappealing.
Range/Distribution
Alberta: Southern foothills and Rocky Mountains
CAN (BC, SK); USA (CA, CO, ID, MT, NE, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY)
Citation
Page Citation for Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
Page Citation
"Species Details - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey., University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/g/1-8275/12-104202. Accessed 08 Nov. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 103 specimens of this Species.
26012 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Ghost Lake
Date Collected1958-07-11
24760 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Lethbridge
Date Collected1964-08-25/1964-08-27
12399 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cypress Hills
Date Collected1947-07-26
12400 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Crossfield
Date Collected1927-07-02
73208 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Verdigris Coulee
Date Collected1958-06-25
12402 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Cardston
Date Collected1951-08-15
25263 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park, Mount Blakiston
Date Collected1965-06-23
12403 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Waterton Lakes National Park
Date Collected1935-06-17
80048 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Elkwater
Date Collected1975-07-20
84555 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Sweet Grass
Date Collected1978-06-21
90321 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Forgetmenot Mountain
Date Collected1976-06-27
85578 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Oldman Lake
Date Collected1976-08-07
117114 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Saskatchewan, Fort Walsh
Date Collected1969-07-11
55061 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Rock Creek
Date Collected1975-06-30
61425 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Armstrong
Date Collected1921-06-27
43698 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Spences Bridge
Date Collected1964-07-15
100123 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Mount Robson Provincial Park, Kinney Lake
Date Collected1960-07-10
12404 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Washington, Douglas County, Badger Mountain
Date Collected1940-06-01
54710 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Carway
Date Collected1971-07-09
61406 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park
Date Collected1938-06-26
61426 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Washington, Kittitas County, Cle Elum
Date Collected1937-06-16