Galium mollugo Hedge bedstraw (Rubiaceae)

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Galium mollugo
Hedge bedstraw
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The Galium mollugo plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hedge bedstraw. Some home gardeners know the variety as G. elatum. G. erectum.

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Latin Name:  Galium mollugo
Common Name:  Hedge bedstraw
Family:  Rubiaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Hedgebanks, open woodland, scrub and grassy slopes, especially on base-rich and calcareous soils[17].

General Uses: A red dye is obtained from the root[100, 168]. It is very fiddly to utilize[169]. A good ground cover for growing in cool shade under shrubs or in the woodland garden[200].

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