Common names: hairy bedstraw

Scientific names: Galium pilosum

Seasons of significant use: summer (for Galium spp. complex)

Characteristics: Native, perennial, cool season forb to 3.25 feet. Stem 4-angled, usually clustered from perennial crown, erect or ascending, sparsely-densely hairy; leaves in whorls of 4, simple, usually hairy; inflorescences usually 2-3 forked; flowers on distinct pedicels; fruits on distinct pedicels, bristly. Flowers June-August.

Plant community type: Primarily in wooded uplands. Also reported to be found in open uplands.

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