Plants of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park

Scientific Name Geranium homeanum Turcz.
Family Geraniaceae
Other Names Cranesbill
Status Alien
Distribution & Habitat Native to Australia and New Zealand.  In Hawai'i, naturalized in disturbed areas, 1,130-2,150 m, on Kaua'i, Maui, and Hawai'i (Wagner et al. 1990:732).

First collected in Hawaii in 1909 (Wagner et al. 1990: 732).
Locations in this Guide Kipuka Puaulu
General Appearance
A low-growing perennial herb.

Look for a large taproot, up to about 2 cm (1 inch) in diameter (Wagner et al. 1990: 732).

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Leaves
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Flowers & Fruits
Pale pink flowers, usually in pairs. Kipuka Puaulu
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You can see several stages in the development and release of the seeds in the next series of pictures. Kipuka Puaulu
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Phenology
Natural History
Conservation Of the naturalized Geranium species, this is the one most often collected (Wagner et al. 1990: 732).
Miscellaneous Photos
Other Notes Other related species: G. retrorsum (which is found at lower elevations, 915 to 1,037 (2,070) m, and in drier, more disturbed habitats (Wagner et al. 1990: 735).

There are some interesting native species of Geranium.  Some of these are woody.
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Last Updated: 08/05/03

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