Cutleaf stork’s bill (Erodium laciniatum, Sp. pl. 3(1):633. 1800)

Family: Geraniaceae

Author: Willd.

Bibliography: Sp. pl. 3(1):633. 1800

Year: 1800

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Erodium

Vegetable: False

Observations: Canary Is. to SW. Pakistan

Description

Cutleaf stork’s bill, scientifically known as Erodium laciniatum, is a fascinating plant belonging to the Geraniaceae family. This species was first described with botanical authority by Willdenow in the early 1800s, documented in “Species Plantarum” Volume 3, Part 1, on page 633.

Erodium laciniatum displays a unique elegant foliage, often deeply dissected and resembling the form of stork’s bill, from which it derives its common name. This characteristic laciniate leaf structure gives the plant a delicate and intricate appearance, making it an interesting subject for botanists and plant enthusiasts alike.

Geographically, Cutleaf stork’s bill has a broad range, extending from the Canary Islands in the Atlantic to the southwestern regions of Pakistan in South Asia. This wide distribution hints at the plant’s adaptability to a variety of climates and ecological conditions, from temperate zones in the Canary Islands to arid landscapes in Pakistan.

The plant typically thrives in well-drained soils and enjoys sunny locations. It is often found in wild, unmanaged terrains, highlighting its resilience and ability to flourish without much human intervention. As a member of the Geraniaceae family, it shares some traits with other familiar garden geraniums, though its distinct leaf patterns easily set it apart.

Erodium laciniatum carries historical botanical significance due to its early classification and documentation, contributing to the rich tapestry of plant taxonomy and horticultural knowledge. Its presence across such a vast geographical expanse also reflects its vital role in diverse ecosystems, supporting local flora and fauna.

In conclusion, Cutleaf stork’s bill (Erodium laciniatum) is a noteworthy species with its finely cut leaves and expansive habitat range. Celebrated for both its aesthetic appeal and ecological importance, it remains a valuable component of the plant world, illustrating the intricate beauty and adaptability inherent in nature.

Common Names

Eng: cutleaf stork’s bill
Deu: schlitzblatt-reiherschnabel
Lav: sarmatain
En: Cutleaf stork’s bill, Cutleaf Stork’s-bill, Cutleaf Heron’s-bill
Ar: أبو عقيله (أبوعُقيله)، بخترى (بَخترى), أبو مصفاح (أبومُصفاح)، دهميه (دَهيميه), تمير (تِمِّير، تُمِّير), دهميه غزلان (دَهْميّه غزلان), قرن (قَرْن)، قرنه (قَرْنه)، قرنى (قَرْنى), مرغات (مُرغات)، مرغيث (مِرغيث)
Ca: Cargola laciniada
Fr: Bec-de-grue lacinié, Érodium lacinié, Érodium à feuilles découpées, Bec-de-grue maritime, Erodium maritime
De: Schlitzblatt-Reiherschnabel
He: מקור-חסידה מפוצל
It: Becco-di-grù laciniato
Lv: Sarmatain

Synonyms

• Erodium alexandrinum (Delile)
• Erodium laciniatum f. glandulosopilosum (Vierh.)
• Erodium decipiens (Delile ex Ten.)
• Erodium laciniatum f. tunetanum ((DC.) Brumh.)
• Erodium laciniatum var. subintegrifolium (Pérez Lara)
• Erodium laciniatum f. soluntinum ((Tod.) Brumh.)
• Erodium laciniatum var. nevadense (Ceballos & C.Vicioso ex Pau)
• Erodium cinerascens (Moris)
• Erodium pyramidum (C.Presl)
• Erodium reflexum (Delile)
• Erodium triangulare ((Forssk.) Muschl.)
• Erodium strigosum (Kar. ex Ledeb.)
• Erodium triangulare subsp. laciniatum ((Cav.) Maire)
• Erodium laciniatum var. tunetanum ((DC.) Vierh.)
• Erodium involucratum (Kunze)
• Erodium affine (Ten.)
• Erodium triangulare var. pulverulentum ((Cav.) Jahand. & Maire)
• Erodium laciniatum var. involucratum ((Kunze) Willk. & Lange)
• Erodium triangulare subsp. pulverulentum ((Cav.) Ozenda)
• Erodium triangulare var. involucratum ((Kunze) Jahand. & Maire)
• Erodium triangulare var. hispanicum (DC. ex A.Bolòs)
• Erodium triangulare f. micranthum (Maire & Weiller)
• Geranium diphyllum (L’Hér. ex DC.)
• Erodium laciniatum var. cavanillesii (Willk. ex Halácsy)
• Erodium laciniatum f. brevimucronatum (Pau)
• Erodium chium var. soluntinum ((Tod.) Paol.)
• Geranium triangulare (Forssk.)
• Erodium hispidum (C.Presl)
• Erodium laciniatum subsp. soluntinum ((Tod.) Batt.)
• Erodium laciniatum f. involucratum ((Kunze) Sennen)
• Erodium laciniatum var. intermedium (Pérez Lara)
• Erodium soluntinum (Tod.)
• Erodium laciniatum subvar. hispidum ((C.Presl) Nyman)
• Erodium laciniatum var. hispidum ((C.Presl) Guss.)
• Erodium laciniatum var. hispanicum (DC. ex Pau)
• Erodium laciniatum var. genuinum (Pérez Lara)
• Erodium chium f. hispidum ((C.Presl) Paol.)
• Erodium laciniatum var. dissectum (Lojac.)
• Erodium chium var. laciniatum ((Cav.) Paol.)
• Erodium triangulare var. dissectum (Jahand. & Maire)
• Erodium leucophyllum (C.Presl)
• Erodium chium (Lindl.)
• Erodium triangulare var. affine ((Ten.) Vierh.)
• Erodium pilosum (Walp.)
• Erodium pulverulentum ((Cav.) Willd.)
• Erodium subintegrifolium (Eig)

Distribution

• Albania (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Canary Is. (native)
• Cyprus (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• Egypt (native)
• Greece (native)
• Gulf States (native)
• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Kuwait (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Libya (native)
• Mauritania (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Oman (native)
• Pakistan (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Saudi Arabia (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• Sinai (native)
• Spain (native)
• Sudan (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Turkmenistan (native)
• Western Sahara (native)
• France (introduced)

Additional Images

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Flower

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Leaf

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Habit

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Fruit

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Other

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Bark

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:372313-1)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2891619)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Erodium laciniatum (Cav.) Willd.)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Forb/herb

Growth