geranium (any plant of genus Geranium)
Refers to plants of the genus Geranium, often called cranesbills. Not to be confused with the garden plants commonly called geraniums, which belong to the genus Pelargonium (ゼラニウム).
See also: ゼラニウム
I found a geranium flower on the mountain path.
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
Kanji form is rare; the plant is usually written in kana.
The name フウロソウ (風露草) literally means 'wind dew grass'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely refers to the plant's appearance or habitat.