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Galium proliferum
Galium proliferum A. Gray
Limestone Bedstraw
Rubiaceae (Madder Family)
Synonym(s): Galium proliferum var. subnudum, Galium virgatum var. diffusum
USDA Symbol: gapr
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Inflorescence: Axillary
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: YellowBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Distribution
USA: AZ , CA , NM , NV , TX , UTNative Distribution: Edwards Plateau, upper Rio Grande Plains, and Trans-Pecos of Texas, California, Arizona, New Mexico & Mexico.
Native Habitat: Rocky banks, limestone ledges, desert mountains. Elevation: 3500'-4500'.
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Additional resources
USDA: Find Galium proliferum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Galium proliferum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Galium proliferum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2011-08-13Research By: TWC Staff