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The Stork's bill family - geraniaceae - comprises about 700 species of plants mainly spread in temperate
and subtropical countries. They are herbs and bushes, specially used in gardening, such as geraniums.
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Pelargonium |
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| Leaves ( 1 ) : Alternate, composite or lobed, with stipules. Glandular and fragrant. | |
| Stems ( 2 ): Generally herbaceous, erect. Glandular and fragrant. | |
| Flowers : (3) Regular. Grouped in cymes, quite conspicuous. Glandular and fragrant. |
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| Calyx : 5 free sepals. | |
| Corolla : 5 free petals. | |
| Stamens : 10 o 15, no all fertile.. | |
| Ovary : Superior. | |
| Carpels : 5 joined. | |
| Fruit: Capsule |
GENERA
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The most important ones are the following:
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