Characteristics of Stork’s bill family
What is the Geraniaceae family?
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.
Pelargonium | |
| 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. | |
| Calyx: 5 free sepals. | |
| Corolla: 5 free petals. | |
| Stamens: 10 o 15, no all fertile. | |
| Ovary: Superior. | |
| Carpels: 5 joined. | |
| Fruit: Capsule |
Genera
The most important ones are the following:
PELARGONIUM
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This article was endorsed by Julián Masats - Technical agricultural engineer specialized in horticulture and gardening.
