Family: Geraniaceae

High Risk Traits:

• Forms small colonies via free vegetative reproduction
  
• Widely introduced globally as an ornamental
  
• Trailing, twining, or vining growth habit
  
• Produces viable seed
  
• Reaches maturity in 5–8 months
  
• Deliberately spread by people
  
• Wind-dispersed seeds (bristles)
  
• Tolerates heavy pruning

Low Risk Traits:

• No confirmed naturalization beyond native range
  
• Not reported as any type of weed
  
• No spines, allelopathy, or parasitism
  
• Non-toxic to animals and humans
  
• Fire resistant
  
• Prefers full sun (not shade tolerant)
  
• Requires well-drained, neutral-to-alkaline soil
  
• Does not form dense thickets
  
• Low seed output (~5 seeds per flower)
  
• No persistent seed bank (germinates within weeks)
  
• Susceptible to many natural pests/diseases