Pelargonium

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Pelargonium is a genus of flowering plants which includes about 280 species of perennials, succulents, and shrubs, commonly known as geraniums, pelargoniums, or storksbills. They are native to temperate and tropical regions of the world, with many species in southern Africa.

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Pelargonium species are evergreen perennials indigenous to temperate and tropical regions of the world, with many species in southern Africa. They are drought and heat tolerant, but can tolerate only minor frosts. Some species are extremely popular garden plants, grown as bedding plants in temperate regions.

Taxonomy[edit]

The genus Pelargonium has a subcosmopolitan distribution, with species occurring nearly worldwide. The greatest concentrations of species occur in southern Africa. There are about 280 species of Pelargonium. The first species of Pelargonium known to be cultivated was a native of South Africa.

Cultivation and uses[edit]

Pelargoniums are popular bedding plants in temperate regions, but they are also grown as houseplants. Some unique species are grown for their interesting leaf forms or for their aromatic foliage.

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