species 19,832 observations
Shining Crane's-bill
Geranium lucidum
Field notes
Geranium lucidum, commonly known as shining cranesbill or (in North America) shining geranium or shiny geranium, is a herbaceous annual plant of the genus Geranium. It is native to Europe, western Asia and North Africa. It has been introduced to North America as a garden plant and in places, particularly the Pacific Northwest, has become naturalised and is viewed as an invasive species and noxious weed.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it

Rusty Tussock Moth, Red Carpet
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it



Hyaline Grass Bug, Foxglove Aphid, Black-horned Tenthredo, Black Bean Aphid
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors


Variable Duskyface Fly, Banded Thintail, Cryptic Bumble Bee
3
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.