Photographs: Co. Cork

Herb-robert Geranium robertianum Ruithéal rí Family: Geraniaceae Flowering: March-October. Annual. Native. Pink (occasionally white) flowers with orange or purple anthers, the petals slightly notched. The seed capsules are usually hairy. Leaves are palmate and stems and leaves are often red-tinged. Frequently over-winters. Height: 10-40 cm Abundant in woods, hedgebanks, gardens and on dry disturbed ground. Similar: Little-robin, Geranium purpureum has smaller flowers with yellow anthers and fleshier leaves. Very rare, S Ireland. Often coastal.

Herb-robert, Geranium robertianum, Ruithéal rí