Galium aristatum
L.
Awned bedstraw
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGalium aristatum, the awned bedstraw, is a plant species in the Rubiaceae, currently (May 2014) accepted as a distinct species. It is native to the Alps and the Pyrenees Mountains of Europe (Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Germany). It is also reportedly naturalized in a few places in New York State in the United States.
Description
A herb. The lower stem has 4 edges. The leaves are narrowly sword shaped and 4-7 cm long by 3-5 mm wide. They narrow to the tip. They are greyish green underneath. The flower buds are erect and the crown is flat. The lobes are pointed.
Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Austria, Europe, France, Germany, Italy, Mediterranean, North America, Spain, Switzerland, USA,
Notes
There are about 300 Galium species. There are 60 species in tropical America.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Paoletti, M.G., Dreon, A.L., and Lorenzoni, G.G., 1995, Pistic, Traditional Food from Western Friuli, NE Italy. Economic Botany 49(1) pp 26-30
