German+Rose


 * Living Systems Practical 9 - Sex, Rewards and Pollination**

Group Members:Adrian, Tina , Shin , Phillip ,Sylvia

Plant species: //Geranium Rozanne// Plant family: //Geraniaceae// Common name: Geranium, Cranesbills Distribution: Found through Temperate regions, is one of 200+ species in the genus



Soil Conditions : The soil must be moist, but well-drained, partial exposure to sun. Ideally, the soil pH level must be around 6-8. Geranium Rozanne are tolerant to heat and drought to a large extent. (Source: Moore, P. 2005. A Guide to Plants of inland Australia.Reed New Holland Publishers, Sydney). Bloom Period: Early Summer- Mid Autumn. Habit: Erect shrub to 2m in height. Inflorescence: Terminal racemes 3-25cm long Flowers: large blue to purple with white centers generally five petals. Interesting Facts : Geranium flowers tend to have an unpleasant odour. Some have varieties have center foliage that is high in aromatic oils such as lemon, lime, rose, mint, pineapple , and nutmeg.







Floral Morphology
 * = **Flower number** ||= **Shape** ||= **Colour** ||= **Length (mm)** ||= **Width** (mm) ||= **Height** (mm) ||= Anther length (mm) ||= Tubelength (mm) ||
 * 1 || triumph || Purple || 34 || 32 || 15 || 5.2 || 6 ||
 * 2 ||  ||   || 34 || 34 || 14 ||   ||   ||
 * 3 ||  ||   || 26 || 25 || 12 ||   ||   ||
 * 4 ||  ||   || 26 || 31 || 15 ||   ||   ||
 * 5 ||  ||   || 34 || 18 || 13 ||   ||   ||
 * 6 ||  ||   || 26 || 24 || 13 ||   ||   ||
 * 7 ||  ||   || 21 || 31 || 16 ||   ||   ||

The content of the nectar extracted is not enough to be measured by refractometer. From the shape, size , color and arrangement of floral part, it is predicted it will be pollinated by insects. 