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Pelargonium acetosum (L.) L'Herit ex Soland.

Pelargonium acetosum

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Pelargonium acetosum, the sorrel cranesbill or sorrel-leaved pelargonium, is a species of flowering plant in the family Geraniaceae, native to the eastern Cape Provinces of South Africa.[1] A perennial reaching 60 cm (24 in) with salmon‑pink flowers, it is available from commercial suppliers.[2] The sour‑tasting young leaves are eaten in South Africa in a manner similar to sorrel (Rumex acetosa).[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Pelargonium acetosum (L.) L'Hér". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Pelargonium acetosum sorrel cranesbill". The Royal Horticultural Society. 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023. 5 suppliers
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Pelargonium acetosum: Brief Summary

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Pelargonium acetosum, the sorrel cranesbill or sorrel-leaved pelargonium, is a species of flowering plant in the family Geraniaceae, native to the eastern Cape Provinces of South Africa. A perennial reaching 60 cm (24 in) with salmon‑pink flowers, it is available from commercial suppliers. The sour‑tasting young leaves are eaten in South Africa in a manner similar to sorrel (Rumex acetosa).

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