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Common Marsh-Bedstraw (Galium palustre)

Common Marsh-Bedstraw (Galium palustre) is a low-growing perennial herb found in wet habitats, featuring whorls of narrow leaves and small white flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist to wet.

Soil

Prefers moist, humus-rich, acidic to neutral soils.

Temperature

Grows best in moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Aquatic

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Can tolerate some shade but may flower less.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist to wet.

Tolerates standing water.

Soil

Prefers moist, humus-rich, acidic to neutral soils.

Temperature

Grows best in moderate temperatures.

Ideal range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Aquatic

Fertilizer

Fertilize sparingly.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer in spring.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Foliage

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Aquatic

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.5 m

Spread

0.3-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Whorled

Flower Size

0.2-0.4 cm

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Synonyms
Galium fontinale K.Koch
Galium masferreri Sennen
Galium rumelicum Formánek
Galium tetraploideum (A.R.Clapham) G.H.Loos
Galium vayredae Sennen
Galium witheringii Sm.
Rubia palustris (L.) Baill.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyRubiaceae
  • genusGalium
  • speciesGalium palustre
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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