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Question: For literally 17 years, I've been trying to figure out what kind of flower this is. I've seen/smelled them in …

  • Question

    For literally 17 years, I've been trying to figure out what kind of flower this is. I've seen/smelled them in Vermont, NYC, and now in Washington DC. Was thinking it was either a geranium or petunia. They smell incredibly nice and sweet. Any idea what it is?

    Answer

    Dear cutmoney, you have photographed a member of the genus Geranium (crane's-bill, also sometimes called geranium for a common name). I could not tell you which species this is as cultivated species are outside of my realm of expertise. I hope knowing the genus will be useful to you. Best wishes.