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| − | '''Pelargonium crispum''',the '''lemon-scented geranium''' ,is a [[pelargonium]] species native to [[South Africa]]. It is in the subgenus ''Pelargonium'' along with ''[[Pelargonium graveolens]]'' and ''[[Pelargonium capitatum]]'' and ''[[Pelargonium tomentosum]]''.
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| − | Pelargonium comes from the Greek (''pelargos'' which means [[Stork]]). Another name for pelargoniums is storksbills due the shape of their fruit. Crispum refers to the crinkled, crispy leaves.
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| − | ''Pelargonium crispum'' is quite a large shrubby species, growing up to 70 cm tall.<ref>http://www.plantzafrica.com/plantnop/pelargcrispum.htm</ref> It is a hairy plant with a strong lemon scent and pink flowers in summer. Its leaves are green in color and it has wide, fan shaped leaves with crinkled edges.
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| − | ==Cultivars and hybrids==
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| − | There are many cultivars and hybrids of ''Pelargonium crispum'' as it hybridizes readily with other species in the ''Pelargonium'' subgenus. These cultivars and hybrids include:
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| − | * ''Pelargonium'' × ''nervosum'' - A lime scented hybrid between ''P. crispum'' and another species (possibly ''P. principissae''<ref>https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=qVdHAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q=principissae&f=false</ref> according to [[Robert Sweet (botanist)]]).<ref>https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=qVdHAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q=nervosum&f=false</ref> ''P.'' × ''nervosum'' is slightly hairy and has deep pink flowers. A variety of ''P.'' × ''nervosum'' is ''P.'' × ''torrento'' or 'Cola Bottles'. This variety has a slight ginger or cola smell as well as citrus.
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| − | * ''Pelargonium'' × ''melissinum'' - The lemon balm pelargonium (lemon balm - [[Melissa officinalis]]). This is a hybrid between ''P. crispum'' and ''[[Pelargonium graveolens]]''.
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| − | * ''Pelargonium'' × ''citriodorum'' (synonym - 'Prince of Orange') - An orange scented pelargonium. A hybrid between ''P. crispum'' and ''P.'' × ''limoneum'' with small pale pink flowers.
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| − | * ''Pelargonium crispum'' 'Cy's Sunburst' - A small, compact variety owith small variegated yellow leaves and pink flowers. It has a very strong lemon scent. P. Cy's Sunburst was bred the American plantsman; Cyrus Hyde and appears on his nursery website catalogue.<ref>http://www.wellsweep.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/WSHF-Catalog-2016.pdf</ref>
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| − | * ''Pelargonium crispum'' 'variegatum' (synonym - 'Prince Rupert') - A variety of with variegated silvery leaves.
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| − | * ''Pelargonium crispum'' 'Peaches and Cream' - A variety of with distinctly peach scented leaves.
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| − | * ''Pelargonium'' 'Poquita' - Grapefruit scented variety of the ''P.'' × ''nervosum'' hybrid.
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| − | * ''Pelargonium'' × ''limoneum'' - A hybrid with uncertain parentage but ''crispum'' is almost certainly one parent plant. It has small toothed leaves and quite large magenta flowers. It has a lemon/lime/rose/strawberry/cinnamon scent; different people detect different smells but it certainly has a citrus smell.
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| − | * ''Pelargonium'' 'Lady Scarborough' - A very popular cultivar that smells of ripe strawberries. It has leaves very similar ''P.'' × ''limoneum'' with pale pink flowers and red veining in the leaves occurs as the leaves age. Presumed to be in the ''crispum'' group but this is not certain. Arthur Tucker says it is similar to ''P. englerianum''.
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| − | Note: Most Angel Pelargoniums are crosses between a regal pelargonium and ''Pelargonium crispum''.
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| − | As well as being a houseplant or outdoor perennial depending on climate, ''Pelargonium crispum'' has a couple of other uses. Firstly, the leaves are edible and are used in salads or for flavouring cakes and stir-fries. Secondly, the leaves are very aromatic and can be used in something like [[potpourri]].
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