Galium saxatile

Taxobox
name = "Galium saxatile"

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image_width = 220px
image_caption = "Galium saxatile"
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Magnoliopsida
ordo = Gentianales
familia = Rubiaceae
genus = "Galium"
species = "G. saxatile"
binomial = "Galium saxatile"
binomial_authority = L.

"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.

Gallery

Links

* [http://www.plant-identification.co.uk/skye/rubiaceae/galium-saxatile.htm Skye Flora]

=References=

*The Wild Flower Key British Isles - NW Europe by Francis Rose
*Wild Flowers of Britain by Roger Phillips