Forbs of Treehaven

Bedstraw Galium spp.

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Foliage Type: leaf Arrangement: whorled

Distinguishing features:

  • square stems
  • leaves longer than wide arranged in whorls of 4, 6 or 8
  • flowers - tiny and found in clusters, 4 lobes or 3 lobes

Habitats:
  • dry mesic sites
  • mesic sites
  • wet mesic sites

Ecological Value:

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Bedstraw

Uses / Ethnobotanical uses:

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 Copyright 1999, 2000, 2001. This page was created by H. Knodle, M. Luthin, D. Jakes, P. Vandersteen & R. Lundquist.

 Last updated on September 30, 2001.

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