Galium mollugo
Gaillet mollugine
Hedge Bedstraw
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | white |
| Flower size | 2-3 mm |
| Flowering months | May, June, July, August |
| Leaf type | Whorled |
| Height | 30-120 cm |
Description
Stems square, smooth, not rigid.
Grassy habitats, open woodland, hedgerows, olive groves and roadsides.
Flowers
Numerous small flowers in dense pyramidal panicles.
Leaves
Whorled cluster of leaves encircle the stem. Cluster of 6-8 leaflets, long, wider in the middle and pointed, circling the stem at the same height. Prominent midrib.
Fruits Seeds
Schizocarp: splits open into 2 parts when ripe.
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