pel·ar·go·ni·um

(pĕl′är-gō′nē-əm)

[New Latin Pelargonium, genus name, from Greek pelargos, stork (from the resemblance of its capsules to a stork's bill); see pel- in Indo-European roots.]

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pelargonium

(ˌpɛləˈɡəʊnɪəm)

(Plants) any plant of the chiefly southern African geraniaceous genus Pelargonium, having circular or lobed leaves and red, pink, or white aromatic flowers: includes many cultivated geraniums

[C19: via New Latin from Greek pelargos stork, on the model of geranium; from the likeness of the seed vessels to a stork's bill]

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pel•ar•go•ni•um

(ˌpɛl ɑrˈgoʊ ni əm, -ər-)

n., pl. -ums.

any plant of the genus Pelargonium, the cultivated species of which are usu. called geranium.

[1810–20; < New Latin (1787) < Greek pelargó(s) stork + (gerá)nion geranium]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

Pelargonium - geraniums native chiefly to South Africa; widely cultivated

genus Pelargonium

rosid dicot genus - a genus of dicotyledonous plants

family Geraniaceae, Geraniaceae, geranium family - chiefly herbaceous plants

Pelargonium graveolens, rose geranium, sweet-scented geranium - any of several southern African geraniums having fragrant three-lobed to five-lobed leaves and pink flowers

bedding geranium, fish geranium, Pelargonium hortorum, zonal pelargonium - an upright geranium having scalloped leaves with a broad color zone inside the margin and white or pink or red flowers

hanging geranium, ivy geranium, ivy-leaved geranium, Pelargonium peltatum - a commonly cultivated trailing South American plant with peltate leaves and rosy flowers

apple geranium, nutmeg geranium, Pelargonium odoratissimum - geranium with round fragrant leaves and small white flowers

lemon geranium, Pelargonium limoneum - a common garden geranium with lemon-scented foliage

Translations

géranium pélargonium

pelargonium

[ˌpɛləˈgəʊnɪəm] n → pelargonio

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In plants the same gradual process of improvement, through the occasional preservation of the best individuals, whether or not sufficiently distinct to be ranked at their first appearance as distinct varieties, and whether or not two or more species or races have become blended together by crossing, may plainly be recognised in the increased size and beauty which we now see in the varieties of the heartsease, rose, pelargonium, dahlia, and other plants, when compared with the older varieties or with their parent-stocks.

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For quick-fix glorious garden style, look no further than the pelargonium, which needs so little watering and should thrive in a sunny spot through summer and into autumn.

Don't call us geraniums! PRETTY PELARGONIUMS ARE PERFECT FOR PLANTERS, PATIOS AND POTS

For quick-fix glorious garden style, look no further than the pelargonium, which needs little watering and should thrive in a sunny spot through summer and into autumn.

How to make the most of summer favourite - pelargoniums

Extending this research into humans, it has been discovered that an extract of the geranium Pelargonium sidoides significantly reduces the symptoms and duration of the common cold.

Can geranium extract cut down on duration of a cold?

The Pelargonium species, members of the Geraniaceae family, comprise about 750 species and approximately 80% of the genus is indigenous to South Africa.

Anti-inflammatory Effects of Pelargonium endlicherianum Fenzl. Extracts in Lipopolysaccharide-stimulated Macrophages/Pelargonium endlicherianum Fenzl. Ekstrelerinin Lipopolisakkarit ile Uyarilan Makrofajlarda Anti-enflamatuvar Etkileri

At far right, the silver heart-shaped leaves of a Pelargonium sidoides spill over the edge of the planter, PRO TIP: Incorporate thrift into more of your plantings.

Opposites attract

Evaluation of pharmacodynamics activities of EPs[R] 7630, a special extract from roots of Pelargonium sidoides, in animals models of cough, secretolytic activity and acute bronchitis.

Pelargonium extract in animal models of cough and acute bronchitis

Take cuttings of new shoots of tender plants, including diascia, fuchsia, pelargonium and verbena.

Avoid a frosty reception; GARDENING

Just to add to the confusion Pelargonium graveolens is known the world over by the common name of Rose Geranium and the oil distilled from its aromatic leaves is much sought after in the perfume industry.

Synonymous with Christmas

This delightful pelargonium has just won best plant in show in the class for bedding and balcony plants at this year's international trade fair for horticulture in Essen, Germany.

PLANT of the week; REGAL PELARGONIUM 'BERMUDA ROSE PINK'

CONTAINING extracts of Pelargonium sidoides, a medicinal plant native to South Africa which has long been hailed for its anti-vial, anti-bacterial and mucus-relieving qualities, Kaloba promises to soothe symptoms of upper respiratory tract infections, like a runny or blocked nose, sore throat or cough.

tried & tested cold remedy