Galium saxatile
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Galium saxatile or Heath Bedstraw is a plant species of the genus Galium.
It is a perennial matt forming herb, found on grassland, moors, heaths and woods. It can reach a height of 20 cm, and flowers in the UK from May to August.
The stems are hairless, have 4 sides. Its leaves are 8-25mm long, with 6-8 per whorl, and are laceolate or obovate in shape.
[edit] References
- The Wild Flower Key British Isles - NW Europe by Francis Rose
- Wild Flowers of Britain by Roger Phillips
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