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Warty Bedstraw (Galium verrucosum)

Warty Bedstraw (Galium verrucosum) is a low-growing herbaceous plant with small, white flowers and a sprawling habit, often found in dry, open habitats.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering and growth.

Watering

Water moderately during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Tolerant of various soil types, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Adaptable to sandy or loamy conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures, ideal for spring and summer growth.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Requires minimal fertilization. A light feed in spring is sufficient.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade for best flowering and growth.

Tolerates a range of light conditions.

Water

Water moderately during the growing season, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Tolerant of various soil types, but prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Adaptable to sandy or loamy conditions.

Temperature

Thrives in moderate temperatures, ideal for spring and summer growth.

Can tolerate cooler temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Requires minimal fertilization. A light feed in spring is sufficient.

Avoid over-fertilizing.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Foliage, Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Annuals

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Whorled

Flower Size

0.2-0.4 cm

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Synonyms
Aparine verrucosa (Huds.) Moench
Galium granulatum (Spreng.) Roem. & Schult.
Galium saccharatum All.
Valantia aparine L.
Valantia granulata Spreng.
Valantia saccharata (All.) C.C.Gmel.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderGentianales
  • familyRubiaceae
  • genusGalium
  • speciesGalium verrucosum
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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