Erodium crinitum Carolin

A small herb. The stems can hang down or curve up. They are hairy. The leaves are 1.5-4 cm long by 1.5-3 cm wide. They have a leaf stalk. Leaves have 3 main lobes and teeth along the edge. The flowers occur in groups of 2-6. They are 1.5 cm across. They are blue with yellow or white veins.

It is a temperate plant. It grows on sandy or clay soils. It is normally in open locations. They need well drained soil. It is hardy to frost and extended dry periods.

The rhizomes are cooked and eaten.

Plants can be grown from seed or cuttings.