About Geranium richardsonii Fisch. & Trautv.
Geranium richardsonii Fisch. & Trautv. is a species of geranium that shares the common name Richardson's geranium. It is native to western North America, ranging from Alaska to New Mexico, where it grows in a variety of habitats, particularly mountains and forests. This species is a perennial herb that reaches a maximum height between 20 and 80 centimeters. It grows from a tough, woody taproot, and rhizomes develop on older plants. Its leaves can grow up to 15 centimeters wide, and are typically divided into five segments; each segment is further subdivided into small rounded or pointed lobes. Each flower bears five pointed sepals, positioned beneath five rounded petals that measure 1 to 2 centimeters in length. The petals range in color from white to purple, and are marked with darker purple veining. The fruit has a small basal body and a straight style that can reach up to 2.5 centimeters long.
