| Galium saxatile | |
|---|---|
| Galium saxatile | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Galium |
| Species: | G. saxatile |
| Binomial name | |
| Galium saxatile L. |
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Galium saxatile or Heath Bedstraw is a plant species of the genus Galium. It is related to Cleavers (also known as sticky willy).
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.[1]
It is associated with the Mountain Ringlet butterfly.[2]