Galium asprellum
Rough Bedstraw
Also known as: Galium asprellum var. typicum Maxim. +1 more
- Galium asprellum var. typicum Maxim.
- Galium pensylvanicum Muhl. ex Schult.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Galium asprellum (commonly known as Rough Bedstraw) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Indigenous to North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Galium is notably large, comprising more than 650 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Québec, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Louisiana