Geraniaceae · Pelargonium crispum
Native to: South Africa
Lemon scented Geranium (Pelargonium crispum) with a crisp lemon aroma. Used in the garden for attracting bees, butterflies and dragonflies.
The pale pink flowers are edible and make a great cake decoration or use in salads and teas. The leaves can also be used in tea and can be stored in sugar for a week or so to create a lemon syrup for baking.
Pelargonium leaf tea can have health benefits such as calming the nerves, relieving inflammation and improving the immune system.
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The delicate pale pink flowers are edible and can go on cakes for icing decoration, in salads and in teas. The leaves can also be used in tea, and be stored in sugar for a week or so to create a lemon syrup for baking.