Taxonomy

Pelargonium hortorum (Garden Geranium) 1. Taxonomic insights Species:   Pelargonium × hortorum  (Common Garden Geranium) Family:  Geraniaceae Genus:   Pelargonium Related Herbs from the same family: Pelargonium graveolens (Rose Geranium):  The primary species cultivated for its essential oil, used in aromatherapy and perfumery. Geranium maculatum (Wild Geranium/Cranesbill):  A traditional astringent herb used in Western herbalism for diarrhea, wounds, and mouth ulcers. The Ge