Storksbill, an introduced species, has been added to the USWildflowers database (11/03/2011.) Scientific name is Erodium cicutarium. It is also known by the common names Crane’s Bill Geranium, Redstem Stork’s Bill, Redstem Filaree, Heron’s Bill, and others. Photo below was taken in the Boise Foothills near Lucky Peak in Ada County, ID on June 14, 2010. Go to the Storksbill detail page for more photos and information.
Crane’s Bill Geranium, Redstem Stork's Bill, Storksbill, Redstem Filaree, Heron's Bill - Erodium cicutarium
Lovely delicate flower. i am curious why it is named after so many different birds?
I assume the variety of birds in the common name reflect the different birds in various areas having a long bill resulted in the various names – crane, stork, heron… Thanks for the visit, Ruth.