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Galium verum L.

Family: Rubiaceae

yellow bedstraw, yellow spring bedstraw

Robert W. Freckmann

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Etymology: Galium: from Greek word gala, "milk," and alluding to the fact that certain species were used to curdle milk
Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-2' tall forb; stems clustered, 4 rounded angles, usually finely fuzzy
Leaves: whorls of 8-12, linear, sharply pointed
Flowers: yellow, 4-parted; inflorescence a showy, large, branched cluster (cyme-like panicle); blooms June-Sept.
Fruits: smooth
Habitat: dry; disturbed
Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped

WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"

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Emmet J. Judziewicz

Robert W. Freckmann

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Kurt Stüber

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Galium verum L. Family: Rubiaceae yellow bedstraw, yellow spring bedstraw Robert W. Freckmann Flora.cyberia Open Interactive Map Traits Links Etymology: Galium: from Greek word gala, "milk," and alluding to the fact that certain species were used to curdle milk Plants: erect, perennial, 1'-2' tall forb; stems clustered, 4 rounded angles, usually finely fuzzy Leaves: whorls of 8-12, linear, sharply pointed Flowers: yellow, 4-parted; inflorescence a showy, large, branched cluster (cyme-like panicle); blooms June-Sept. Fruits: smooth Habitat: dry; disturbed Conservation Status: Introduced - escaped WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin invasive species including decription, habitats, control methods USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada" Flora.cyberia Emmet J. Judziewicz Robert W. Freckmann Botanical Illustration Kurt Stüber Kurt Stüber Botanical Illustration View All 10 Images
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