Description
Galium angustissimum (also called Slender Bedstraw, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Rubiaceae family. It has small, white flowers and opposite, linear leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Galium angustissimum is used as a medicinal plant, as a source of food for livestock, and as a ground cover in gardens.
Cultivation and Propagation
Galium angustissimum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil pH levels.
Where to Find Galium angustissimum
Galium angustissimum is native to the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Iran, and in western Asia.