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Galium elongatum

Great Marsh Bedstraw
Also known as: Galium elongatum f. submersum Glück +9 more
  • Galium elongatum f. submersum Glück
  • Galium maximum Moris
  • Galium palustre f. elongatum (C.Presl) Borza
  • Galium palustre M.Bieb.
  • Galium palustre subsp. elongatum (C.Presl) Arcang.
  • Galium palustre subsp. elongatum (C.Presl) Lange
  • Galium palustre var. elatior Gaudin
  • Galium palustre var. elongatum (C.Presl) Rchb.f.
  • Galium palustre var. lanceolatum Uechtr.
  • Galium palustre var. sempervirens Vayr.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, Galium elongatum (commonly known as Great Marsh-bedstraw) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Rubiaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caucasus, Eastern Europe, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Austria, Baleares, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, Netherlands, Northwest European Russia, Norway, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Transcaucasus, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkey-in-Europe, Ukraine, West Himalaya, Yugoslavia

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Canary Is.

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