
✔︎ The common name for Pelargoniums is "Stork's Bill" because the shape of their seed capsule resembles a crane's beak.
✔︎ They have been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. The leaves, flowers, and roots of the plant contain essential oils that are believed to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties.
✔︎ They have been taken on many famous expeditions. During the Victorian era, explorers such as Sir Joseph Banks would take Pelargoniums with them on their travels, as they were valued for their ability to withstand long journeys and for their beauty. Some Pelargoniums even earned the nickname "sailor's joy" because they were so often taken aboard ships.
✔︎ While Pelargonium flowers and leaves are not considered toxic, they are not typically consumed.



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