Galium triflorum Fragrant bedstraw (Rubiaceae)

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Galium triflorum
Fragrant bedstraw
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The Galium triflorum plant species is found in Circumboreal. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Fragrant bedstraw.

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Latin Name:  Galium triflorum
Common Name:  Fragrant bedstraw
Family:  Rubiaceae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist woods near sea level, to moderate elevations in the mountains in Western N. America.

General Uses: A red dye is obtained from the root[168]. The plant is aromatic. It has been crushed and used as a perfume, particularly by women[257]. The aroma is given off as the plant dries[257]. A poultice of the whole plant has been rubbed on the scalp to encourage hair growth[257]. The plant is used as a stuffing material for mattresses etc[172].

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