Cutleaf Geranium

Geranium dissectum L.

Geraniaceae (Geranium Family)

▲ first-year rosette

mature plants▲▼

▲▼ leaves and (above) flowers

▲▼ flowers

▲ fruit

·         Cutleaf Geranium:  (not in Weeds of the Northeast, nor Weeds of the Great Plains)

o   Appears similar in growth habit and size to Carolina geranium, but flowers are deep magenta to red and stems are green

o   Can survive mowing if in open turf, without too frequent mowing