Galium triflorum – Fragrant bedstraw
Fragrant bedstraw (Galium triflorum) is a native perennial that can be used as a vanilla substitute. The plant is named due to its historical use as a stuffing for mattresses. It can be found as a ground cover in moist, shaded woodlands. Fragrant bedstraw has leaves that grow in whorls of six. The leaves have […]
Galium odoratum – Sweet Woodruff
Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) is a non-native perennial that grows as a ground cover in partial to full shade. It reaches 6-12 inches in height. Sweet woodruff can be identified by its leaves that grow in whorls of 6-9 on a square stem. Small white flowers with four petals grow in clusters at the top […]
Galium aparine – Cleavers
Cleavers (Galium aparine) are a native, edible plant in the coffee family. There are about 20 species in the Galium genus that grow in New England. All Galiums are edible and medicinal. Cleavers are named for their ability to cling to adjacent objects. They have 6-8 leaves per whorl. The plant produces greenish white flowers […]