Pelargonium

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Pelargonium
TermPelargonium
Short definitionPelargonium - (pronounced) (PEH-lar-GOH-nee-um) species of flowering plant native to southern Africa with white, pink, purple, or red flowers and 3- to 5-lobed leaves. An essential oil that smells like roses, extracted from the leaves, is used in perfumes, mosquito repellents, and in aromatherapy to treat skin conditions and relieve stress. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Pelargonium - (pronounced) (PEH-lar-GOH-nee-um) species of flowering plant native to southern Africa with white, pink, purple, or red flowers and 3- to 5-lobed leaves. An essential oil that smells like roses, extracted from the leaves, is used in perfumes, mosquito repellents, and in aromatherapy to treat skin conditions and relieve stress. The scientific name is Pelargonium graveolens. Also called geranium

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