Common weedy geranium confirmed growing in New Westminster park
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Invasive Species
If you garden or walk trails in the Pacific Northwest, this reddish-stemmed little geranium popping up in shady, disturbed soil is one to recognize early, since it self-seeds aggressively and can crowd out native woodland plants.
Someone spotted a small plant called Herb Robert, a wild geranium with pink flowers and reddish stems, growing in New Westminster and logged it on iNaturalist. Other users and experts reviewed the photos and confirmed the identification, making it a verified 'research-grade' record that scientists can actually use to track where this plant is showing up.
Key Findings
Observation was verified as 'research-grade' on iNaturalist, meaning the ID was confirmed by community consensus
Location documented in New Westminster, British Columbia
Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum) is known for rapid self-seeding and is considered invasive in parts of North America
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A citizen scientist confirmed a research-grade sighting of Herb Robert, a small pink-flowered geranium, growing in New Westminster, adding to the public record of where this plant is spreading in the Pacific Northwest.
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Herb Robert (Geranium robertianum) observed in New Westminster
Research-grade observation of Herb Robert in New Westminster.
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