Densely branched perennial herb generally grown as an annual, seeding each year. Leaves solitary or in pairs, divided into fine segments mostly less than 1 mm wide and white-hairy below. Flowers dispersed. Petals dark magenta with a white, v-shaped marking at the base; summer to autumn.

S Africa

Shows a tendency to seed and become weedy.

Source: Francis, D.; Rodgers, I.; Scriven, A.; Spencer, R. (2002). Geraniaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 4. Flowering plants. Dicotyledons. Part 3. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.