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Questions and Answers: 2021

Question: We have pastures in Petaluma, ca that this plant (ground cover type) is showing up and we have no idea …

  • Question

    We have pastures in Petaluma, ca that this plant (ground cover type) is showing up and we have no idea what or if it is a safe plant for our livestock to graze on.hope you can help. Thank you Lthorne

    Answer

    Dear lthorne, good morning. You are a long way from my region of expertise (northeastern North America). That written, the plant you have photographed may be a species of Erodium (stork's-bill), in the Geraniaceae (geranium family). You should connect with an herbarium in your area that would have folks who can help you. If you need assistance with this, feel free to email me at ahaines[at]nativeplanttrust.org.