herb Robert

English

herb Robert (Geranium robertianum)

Alternative forms

• herb robert
• herb-robert

Etymology

Said to be a reference to the abbot and herbalist Robert of Molesme.

Noun

herb Robert (uncountable)

1. A cranesbill (Geranium robertianum), native to temperate Eurasia, northern Africa, and North America.

Synonyms

• red robin, death come quickly, fox geranium, stinking Bob, squinter-pip (Shropshire), crow's foot

Translations

Geranium robertianum

• Dutch: robertskruid (nl) n
• French: géranium herbe à Robert m
• Welsh: coesgoch f, llys y llwynog m

References

• herb Robert on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• Geranium robertianum on Wikispecies.Wikispecies
• Geranium robertianum on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons