Definitions for: Geranium

[n] any of numerous plants of the family Geraniaceae

Webster (1913) Definition: Ge*ra"ni*um, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?, from ? crane: cf. F.
g['e]ranium. See Crane, n.]
1. (Bot.) A genus of plants having a beaklike tours or
receptacle, around which the seed capsules are arranged,
and membranous projections, or stipules, at the joints.
Most of the species have showy flowers and a pungent odor.
Called sometimes crane's-bill.

2. (Floriculture) A cultivated pelargonium.

Note: Many plants referred to the genus Geranium by the
earlier botanists are now separated from it under the
name of Pelargonium, which includes all the commonly
cultivated ``geraniums'', mostly natives of South
Africa.

See Also: apple geranium, bedding geranium, crane's bill, cranesbill, family Geraniaceae, fish geranium, Geraniaceae, geranium family, hanging geranium, herb, herbaceous plant, heron's bill, ivy geranium, ivy-leaved geranium, lemon geranium, nutmet geranium, Pelargonium graveolens, Pelargonium hortorum, Pelargonium limoneum, Pelargonium odoratissimum, Pelargonium peltatum, rose geranium, storksbill, sweet-scented geranium, zonal pelargonium

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