Galium aparine

Goosegrass, Cleavers at Garran, ACT

Galium aparine at Garran, ACT - 28 Aug 2017
Galium aparine at Garran, ACT - 28 Aug 2017
Galium aparine at Garran, ACT - 28 Aug 2017
Galium aparine at Garran, ACT - 28 Aug 2017
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Galium aparine 26 Oct 2017 BettyDonWood
Galium aparine 26 Oct 2017 Mike
Galium aparine 26 Oct 2017 BettyDonWood
Galium sp. 26 Oct 2017 ruthkerruish

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I would like to knw which species. Very sticky - unfortunately it was in new 2-year old planting. All plants have been removed but one can expect more in the future!

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Mike wrote:
   27 Oct 2017
Get rid of it before it seeds.It can get big and weigh down shrubs. Wear gloves when you pull it out because some people get contact dermatitis. It is edible if you cook it or make tea,but i have never been that hungry.
BettyDonWood wrote:
   27 Oct 2017
When the leaves are in whorls of at least seven, and the plant is hefty, it is Galium aparine. The hooked hairs are also very typical The other species with leaves in whorls of at least seven is a very delicate looking plant. Galium aparine, from the experience in my garden, is a lot if work to eradicate. The first time you notice a flower, it seems to have already produced a lot of seeds.

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  • 4 Abundance
  • 28 Aug 2017 04:26 PM Recorded on
  • ruthkerruish Recorded by

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  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

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