Family: Rubiaceae
limestone swamp bedstraw, short-stalked bedstraw, swamp bedstraw
Gary Fewless
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Galium: from Greek word gala, "milk," and alluding to the fact that certain species were used to curdle milk
Plants: perennial forb
Flowers: soiltary
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Plants: perennial forb
Flowers: soiltary
Conservation Status: Special Concern
Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10, Wetland Indicator = OBL WIS DNR-Bureau of Endangered Resources: Detailed information on Wisconsin listed species including state and federal status, photos, etc. USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Gary Fewless
