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MayReasonRule

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18. Most Likely It's 'Geranium robertianum' - NEVER Consume Any New Plant Without Consulting Local Professionals

Reply to ailsagirl (Original post)

Tue May 13, 2025, 08:39 AM

May 13

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geranium_robertianum

It's considered to be a noxious weed in Washington state.

Geranium robertianum, commonly known as herb robert, is generally considered non-toxic to humans.

Major poison control centers and health organizations recognize it as safe for handling and ingestion in small amounts.

The plant can be used in salads and teas, and some people even use it as an insect repellent.

Thus it's not typically considered a source of poisoning.

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I'm trying to identify this mystery plant-- it's poisonous and that's all I know. Help!! [View all] ailsagirl May 12 OP

How do you know it's poisonous and not it's name? brush May 12 #1

Good question! ailsagirl May 12 #14

Oh, man. That sure tells you. Hope you're ok and got treatment. brush May 13 #17

Oh yes-- everything is good, thanks ailsagirl May 13 #20

Google Lens identifies it as dobleremolque May 12 #2

Now that I think about it... ailsagirl May 12 #15

Geranium can be slightly poisonous to pets IbogaProject May 12 #3

Geranium purpureum Vill. Little Robin (per the very useful website: worldfloraidentify. hlthe2b May 12 #4

It looks like Chinese parsely or Cilantro to me. marble falls May 12 #5

Don't smoke it, dude EYESORE 9001 May 12 #7

Geranium purpureum (little robin)? sl8 May 12 #6

Herb robert gab13by13 May 12 #8

If it has little pink flowers dcmfox May 12 #9

My map shows it in gab13by13 May 12 #10

Well, I'm in California ailsagirl May 12 #16

It's all over my yard in OR. jmbar2 May 13 #19

I have them in my yard montanacowboy May 12 #11

Don't eat it yet! Akakoji May 12 #12

Looks like a wild geranium to me. Martin68 May 12 #13

Most Likely It's 'Geranium robertianum' - NEVER Consume Any New Plant Without Consulting Local Professionals MayReasonRule May 13 #18