Dove’s-foot Crane’s-bill
Geranium molle
Its rounded leaves, said to resemble a dove’s foot, and tiny crane’s-bill-shaped fruits give this wildflower its name. On Lihou, it can appear among sparse turf where the ground is kept short by coastal conditions. Despite the delicate blooms, it is quite hardy and can flourish in poor soils where competition from larger plants is minimal.
- Habitat: Sunny, short grasslands and disturbed ground with well-drained, often sandy or thin soils.
- When to See: Flowers spring to autumn.
- Length: Under 15 cm tall.