Wild geranium, also known as woodland geranium, spotted geranium, and cranesbill, is a perennial flowering plant native to North America. Its scientific name is Geranium maculatum, and it belongs to the family Geraniaceae. The wild geranium has bluish-purple flowers that bloom from April to June and deeply lobed leaves that turn red in autumn. Other synonyms for wild geranium include alumroot, bloodroot, crowfoot, spotted cranesbill, storksbill, and wood geranium. These terms may differ based on their region or how they are used in literature or folklore. However, they all refer to the same beautiful plant that is loved by gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike.