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Synonym

Galium hercynicum

heath bedstraw

Other common names
briwydden wen
Synonyms
Galium hercynicum
Galium montanum Huds.
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Botanical details
Family
Rubiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
Yes
Genus

Galium

Genus description

Galium can be annuals or perennials, with weak, sometimes scrambling stems bearing whorls of narrow leaves and usually terminal panicles of small, white or yellow flowers

Name status

Correct

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