Pelargonium

Pelargonium is a genus of flowering plants that includes about 250 species of perennials, succulents, and shrubs, commonly known as geraniums or pelargoniums. The genus is native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the world, with a majority of species concentrated in southern Africa. Pelargoniums are popular ornamental plants, grown for their colorful flowers and aromatic leaves. There are many species and cultivars of pelargoniums, with a wide range of flower colors, leaf shapes, and fragrances.