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What we call geraniums are also plants of the genus Pelargonium, from southern Africa. These are widely grown for their rounded, often variegated foliage and showy clusters of red, pink, or white flowers. They're also called storksbill. Geranium plants are grown not only as ornamentals but for the extracted aromatic oils from their leaves and flowers. These oils are used in flavorings and perfumes. Geranium oil is refreshing and cleansing. It has a floral, sweet and fresh fragrance. It can be used in the treatment of oily skin, acne, cellulite, dull skin and lice. Geranium propagation is by semi-ripe cuttings in summer, by seed or by division in autumn or spring. Geranium Plant Varieties
Cranesbill, crane's bill—These make up the genus Geranium of 422 species of annual, biennial, and perennial plants.Rose geranium, sweet-scented, Pelargonium graveolens—several southern African species having fragrant 3- to 5-lobed leaves with pink flowers. A woody plant used for flavoring and in perfumery. 
Fish geranium, zonal pelargonium, Pelargonium hortorum—an upright having edged leaves with a broad color zone inside the border and white, pink or red flowers.
Ivy geranium, ivy-leaved, hanging, Cascade, Pelargonium peltatum—a commonly grown trailing South American plant with peltate leaves and rosy flowers.This semi-viney species is just right for cascading over walls, window boxes, raised planters, and any sloped area. Apple geranium, nutmet, Pelargonium odoratissimum—round sweet smelling foliage and small white flowers. Lemon geranium, Pelargonium limoneum— a geranium with lemon-scented leaves. 
Storksbill, heron's bill—any plant of the genus Erodium, having fruit with a narrow beak-like tip.From Geranium Plants to Companion Plants |
