Wild Geranium is one of the most beloved spring wildflowers of eastern deciduous forests, producing clear pink to lavender flowers in May. The seed capsule has a long beak that explosively ejects seeds when ripe. A variety of native bees, including mining bees and mason bees, are specialist pollinators of this plant.
Habitat
Rich deciduous forest understory and shaded forest edges
Diet
Pollen and nectar for specialist native bees; seeds ballistically dispersed
How common
Common
Recent Wild Geranium sightings near you
Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.
Spot a Wild Geranium? Identify it instantly.
Point Huck at any plant or animal and get an instant ID, rarity, and field notes — building your personal nature collection as you go.
Get Huck — free