Redstem Filaree

Redstem filaree, Erodium cicutarium (leaves hidden)

Also known as pinclover, pingrass, cranesbill, common stork's bill, and cutleaf filaree, redstem filaree is distributed worldwide and can be found throughout most of the North American continent. It is a seasonal forage for desert tortoise, rodents, and deer while the seeds are often consumed by songbirds. Redstem filaree is very adaptable, able to tolerate drought, various soil types, fire, disturbed sites, and grazing; the seeds may survive even harsher conditions. It has been used in folk medicine, and the young leaves and stems are edible, either raw or cooked.