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Galium brevipes

Galium brevipes Fernald & Wiegand

Limestone Swamp Bedstraw

Rubiaceae (Madder Family)

Synonym(s): Galium trifidum ssp. brevipes

USDA Symbol: GABR6

USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Size Notes: Mat-forming, up to about 8 inches tall.
Fruit: Nutlets.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: IN , MA , ME , MI , MN , ND , NH , NY , SD , VT , WI
Canada: NB

National Wetland Indicator Status

Region:	AGCP	AK	AW	CB	EMP	GP	HI	MW	NCNE	WMVE
Status:						OBL		OBL	OBL

This information is derived from: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (2023). 2022 National Wetland Plant List, version 3.6. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, Vicksburg, MS. https://wetland-plants.usace.army.mil/. Click here for map of regions.

Web Reference

Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Galium brevipes in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Galium brevipes in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Galium brevipes

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-05-15
Research By: TWC Staff

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