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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
Photographer/s: 1, 4 Marilyn Bull ©; 2 Peter Kinchington ©; 3 Richard Hartland ©

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