Species
Pelargonium tomentosum
Etymology
Pelargonium: stork's bill
Common Name(s)
peppermint Geranium
Authority
Pelargonium tomentosum Jacq.
Family
Geraniaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Similar Taxa
Peppermint geranium is easily recognised by its rather large, velvety hairy leaves, strongly smelling of peppermint.
Flower Colours
Red / Pink,White
Year Naturalised
1944
Origin
South Africa
This page last updated on 30 Jul 2014