Geraniaceae FAMILY
Pelargonium tomentosum
Pelargonium tomentosum
Edibility
1/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Pelargonium tomentosum is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 0.50 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeS. Africa - S.W. Cape Province.
HabitatSemi-shaded moist places. Sandy soils on the margins of forests along streams[ 260 Title Conservatory and Indoor Plants Volumes 1 & 2 Publication Author Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Publisher Pan Books, London. Year 1998 ISBN 0-330-37376-5 Description Excellent photos of over 1,100 species and cultivars with habits and cultivation details plus a few plant uses. Many species are too tender for outdoors in Britain though there are many that can be grown outside. ].