Galium mollugo
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| Galium mollugo | |
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| Galium mollugo | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Galium |
| Species: | G. mollugo |
| Binomial name | |
| Galium mollugo L. | |
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Galium mollugo, common name hedge bedstraw or false baby's breath, is a herbaceous annual plant of the family Rubiaceae.
Description
Galium mollugo can reach a height of 15–100 centimetres (5.9–39.4 in). The stems are square in section, more or less erect with ascending branches. Starting from the axils of leaves it has inflorescences of small white flowers with a diameter of about 1 to 1.5 cm, with four petals. The flowering period extends from May to September.
Habitat
This very common plant occurs in edges, bushes, paths, meadows and slopes at an elevation up to 2,100 metres (6,900 ft) above sea level.
Distribution
This plant is native to Europe.
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