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Etymology of Geranium molle: The name "Geranium" derives Greek "γερανός" [yeranos or geranos], meaning "crane". It is the name for the Geranium fruits which have a similar shape to the crane's beak. "Dissectum" is Latin which means "deeply cut" to describe its leaves. Latin "molle'' means "soft, gentle, delicate''.
There are 7 Geranium species/kinds in the wild Cypriot habitat. An 8th, Garanium pusillum has regionally extinct; it was present in several regions of Cyprus in 1977 according to Robert Desmond Meikle.
Geranium molle is a common plant in Cyprus appearing in all the regions except Central and Central-eastern Cyprus. Geranium molle's flowering time is between February and May.
How to identify Geranium molle:
It is essential to notice its flowers; they are small, with petals less than 1 centimetre, and most importantly, their five petals are deeply emarginate or bifid, to about 5 mm long.
