Sweet Bedstraw (Galium triflorum) Login         


        Description
  • CA Bloom Jun - Aug
  • Bedstraw is a vegetative vine that creeps along the forest floor until you or an animal brush against it, at which time it takes ride with you.
  • This vine has whorls of leaves along it, and grows to about 2 feet long.
  • Round fruits have hooked hairs.
  • Found in moist and shady areas.
  • CA native
  • AKA Bedstraw, Fragrant Bedstraw, Sweet Scented Bedstraw
  • Coffee Family (Rubiaceae)



A sweet-smelling vine with whorled leaves along a square stem, ending in tiny flowers. Hooked hairs will grab on for a ride on your socks.



The vine ends with 2 or 3 flowers, each on its own stalk. Flowers, are small (under 1/4") and have four pointed white petals


Six whorled leaves appear at intervals along the stem. The vine is rough enough to stick to your clothing.

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