Galium binifolium ssp. conforme
Reflexed Bedstraw
Scrambling or loosely tufted annual or biennial herb. Slender square stems are smooth or with tiny prickles.
Additional information
- FamilyRubiaceae
- StoreyLower storey
- Sizeprostrate, stems 20-50 cm long
- Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
- LeavesRings of 4 narrow pointed dull green leaves, very unequal in length (1 pair 1/3 shorter), 6-12 mm x 1-2.5 mm, scattered hairs on midrib and margins which are curved under.
- Flower colourCream to yellow
- Flowering timeSeptember to February
- FlowersClusters of 3-8 tiny flowers in leaf axils. Stalks on clusters 4-25 mm, on individual flowers to 5 mm long.
- Bird attractingNo
- Butterfly attractingNo
- Frog habitatNo
- Growing conditionsMoist draining soils on slopes and creek banks in open forests and riparian woodlands. Semi shade.
- Garden useSmall groundcover for shady moist positions.
- Commercially availableNever
- Conservation statusLocally common within its preferred growing conditions
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Photographer/s: 1, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 2 Peter Kinchington ©; 3 Richard Hartland ©
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