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Galium palustre
Galium palustre L.
Common Marsh Bedstraw
Rubiaceae (Madder Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: GAPA3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N), SPM (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Size Notes: Up to about 2 feet tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: CT , IL , IN , MA , MD , ME , MI , MT , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OR , PA , RI , VT , WI , WVCanada: NB , NS , PE
Native Habitat: Woodland,Fresh Water Aquatic
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | OBL | OBL | OBL | OBL |
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Galium palustre in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Galium palustre in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Galium palustre
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-05-15Research By: TWC Staff