abditum Carolin Geranium potentilloides, belongs to the family Geraniaceae, and is a small prostrate perennial herb that can grow up to 60cm high.

[5][6][7]Geranium potentilloides grows upwards and sideways to a height between 15-60cm, and can take root from the leaf nodes to form extensive clumps.

[4] The leaves of Geranium potentilloides are dark green[8] or greyish-green[4] in colour with a indented glossy surface.

The stalks that grow up to 7cm[9] contain a singular flower, consisting of five green sepals and five white to pale pink petals with translucent veins.

[7][9] The seed of Geranium potentilloides is brown or black, and has a bristle that helps it to pierce the soil crust for germination.

[8] The species has also been introduced to coastal areas of central California, where it is known as Australian cranesbill and flowers from May to August.

[4] The species is commonly found in woodlands, grasslands and moist forested areas[8] and prefers damp, shady sites.