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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/1-8275/12-104203. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
Specimen Information
There are 103 specimens of this Species.
61408 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Utah, Box Elder County, Brigham City
Date Collected1935-07-01
93157 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Wyoming, Bighorn National Forest
Date Collected1988-07-01
94956 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Montana, Gallatin County, Sacajawea Peak
Date Collected1991-07-17
95615 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: United States, Wyoming, Sublette County, Big Sheep Mountain
Date Collected1992-06-20
129122 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Claresholm
Date Collected1965-07-01
129123 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Claresholm
Date Collected1965-07-01
129124 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Kananaskis Country, Peter Lougheed Provincial Park, Ware Creek
Date Collected1980-06-23
128897 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Sparwood
Date Collected1980-06-22
128898 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Horseshoe Ridge
Date Collected1983-07-01
128899 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, British Columbia, Imperial Ridge
Date Collected1981-07-14
134938 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Palmer Property
Date Collected2009-06-13
136954 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Sommerfeldt Ranch
Date Collected1994-05-28/1994-05-29
138008 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Witt Property
Date Collected2010-07-03
137956 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Setaspell Outpost
Date Collected2015-08-07
140046 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Setaspell Outpost
Date Collected2016-07-23
140159 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Setaspell Outpost
Date Collected2017-05-30
142584 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle Provincial Park, Corrals
Date Collected2018-05-30
142585 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Castle Provincial Park, Lynx Creek
Date Collected2018-06-19
144508 - Geranium viscosissimum Fisch. & C. A. Mey.
University of Alberta Vascular Plant Herbarium
Common Namesticky purple geranium
Place CollectedNorth America: Canada, Alberta, Claresholm
Date Collected1965-07-01