Family: Geraniaceae
Small-flowered Crane's-bill Geranium pusillum Flowering time: June-September. Annual. Native Prefers well-drained, sandy soils on open grassland, waste land, arable ground and roadsides A branched, spreading plant downy (rather than hairy) stms and leaves. The small, pale lilac-pink flowers have hairy sepals and half of the 10 stamens lack anthers. Leaves are more/less round with 7-9 lobes Similar: Dove's-foot Crane's-bill, Geranium molle |
Small-flowered Crane's-bill, Geranium pusillum
Holton Lee, Dorset. October 2012