%0 Journal Article
%A Chih-Hsiung Chen,Chiu-Mei Wang
%T Geranium pusillum L. (Geraniaceae): A Newly Naturalized Plant
in Taiwan

%D 2007
%J Taiwania
%V 52
%N 3
%P 270-275
%U https://taiwania.ntu.edu.tw/abstract/592
%X Geranium pusillum L., an annual or biennial herb mainly native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia, has recently become naturalized in mountain regions of central Taiwan at about 1,800-2,300 m in elevation. This species is very similar to G. molle, which was also recently found to have become naturalized in Taiwan; however, the former has smaller flowers and scabrous fruits. In the present work, we provide a taxonomic description, an illustration, photographs, and scanning electron micrographs to facilitate identification. Furthermore, a key to the taxa of the genus Geranium in Taiwan is also provided.
%M doi:10.6165/tai.2007.52(3).270