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Class and Order.

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Generic Character.

Monogynia. Stigmata 5. Fructus rostratus 5-coccus.

Specific Character and Synonyms.

GERANIUM striatum pedunculis bifloris, foliis quinquelobis lobis medio dilatatis, petalis bilobis venoso reticulatis. ''Linn. Syst. Vegetab. p.'' 616.

GERANIUM striatum pedunculis bifloris, foliis caulinis trilobis, obtuse crenatis. Miller's Dict.

GERANIUM Romanum versicolor five striatum.

The variable striped Cranesbill. Park. Parad. 229.

This species is distinguished by having white petals, finely reticulated with red veins, and the corners of the divisions of the leaves marked with a spot of a purplish brown colour, which has long since noticed.

Is said by to be a native of Italy, is a very hardy plant, flowers in May and June, and may be propagated by parting its roots in Autumn, or by seed; prefers a loamy soil and shady situation.