Galium odoratum Sweet woodruff (Rubiaceae)

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Galium odoratum
Sweet woodruff
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The Galium odoratum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Sweet woodruff. Some home gardeners know the variety as Asperula odorata.

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Latin Name:  Galium odoratum
Common Name:  Sweet woodruff
Family:  Rubiaceae
Author:  (L.)Scop.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  0.45

Habitat:  Woodland and shady areas[4, 14] on damp calcareous and base rich soils[17].

Edible Uses: Leaves - raw or cooked[62]. The leaves are coumarin-scented (like freshly mown hay), they are used as a flavouring in cooling drinks[2, 9, 27] and are also added to fruit salads etc[183, 200]. The leaves are soaked in white wine to make 'Maitrank', an aromatic tonic drink that is made in Alsace[238]. A fragrant tea is made from the green-dried leaves[2, 183]. Slightly wilted leaves are used, the tea has a fresh, grassy flavour[200]. The sweet-scented flowers are eaten or used as a garnish[183].

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