Herb Robert, Geranium robertianum, biennial, also known as Death-come-quickly, Robin's eye, Robin hood, Robin-i'-th'-hedge, Stin
Herb Robert, Geranium robertianum, biennial, also known as Death-come-quickly, Robin's eye, Robin hood, Robin-i'-th'-hedge, Stinking Bob, Stinker Bobs, Wren flower. Usually a biennial which prefers shady spots and spreads by seed. It is a native of Europe, Asia and North Africa, but is considered an invasive weed in parts of North America where it may have been introduced as a garden plant or for its medicinal properties. The stems can be tinged with red and sprawl around reaching up to 50cm high. The deeply-lobed fern-like leaves turn a fiery red in the autumn. The five-petaled, pink flowers appear from May to October. An infusion of the whole top-growth has been used as a diuretic to treat kidney trouble and a as tonic; also as a remedy for dysentery. It has antiseptic and styptic effects so can be used to treat wounds, toothache and nosebleeds. Due to the odour of the leaves when crushed, they can be rubbed on the body to repel mosquitoes and midges.
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Keywords: biennial, deeply, fern, foliage, geranium, herb, invasive, leaves, lobed, plant, robert, robertianum, unwanted, weed
