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Geranium dissectum L.

cut-leaved cranesbill (Geraniaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyS
Plant Atlas 2020
BSBI Distribution Map

Geranium dissectum has leaves that are divided almost to the base into narrow lobes.

Manchester (VC59: South Lancashire); 2007-05-05

 cut-leaved cranesbill / Geranium dissectum: _Geranium dissectum_ has leaves that are divided almost to the base into narrow lobes.

The petals of Geranium dissectum are strongly emarginate, and the upper parts of the plant have numerous glandular hairs.

Manchester (VC59: South Lancashire); 2007-05-05

 cut-leaved cranesbill / Geranium dissectum: The petals of _Geranium dissectum_ are strongly emarginate, and the upper parts of the plant have numerous glandular hairs.

Fruit

Oxford (VC23: Oxfordshire); 2012-07-15

 cut-leaved cranesbill / Geranium dissectum: Fruit

The fruits open from the base, leaving the five valves curled up towards the tip.

Tring (VC20: Hertfordshire); 2023-07-06

 cut-leaved cranesbill / Geranium dissectum: The fruits open from the base, leaving the five valves curled up towards the tip.

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