Mediterranean Stork's-bill (Erodium botrys) is in the Geranium family family (Geraniaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 7,302 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from March to May, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Mediterranean Stork's-bill: observations by month (U.S.)
About Mediterranean Stork's-bill
Erodium botrys is a species of flowering plant in the geranium family known by the common names longbeak stork's bill, Mediterranean stork's-billl and broadleaf filaree.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Mediterranean Stork's-bill by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 7,301 | April | Mar–May |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Geranium family)
Redstem Stork's-bill
Wild Geranium
Herb Robert
Musk Stork's-Bill
Cut-leaved crane's-bill
Dove's-foot crane's-bill
Carolina crane's-bill
Little-Robin
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Mediterranean Stork's-bill?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to May.
Where is Mediterranean Stork's-bill most often seen?
The most observations come from California.