Galium aparine

Goosegrass, Cleavers at Garran, ACT

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Identification history

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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Location information

Coordinates 149.101987 -35.338108
Altitude 676.0m
Maps Hughes Garran Woodland Red Hill to Yarralumla Creek
Places Garran, ACT

Sighting information

4 Abundance
28 Aug 2017 04:26 PM Recorded on
ruthkerruish Recorded by
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ruthkerruish Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Other Wildflowers & Herbs Plants

Additional information

True In flower
10cm to 30cm Plant height

Species information

Galium aparine Scientific name
Goosegrass, Cleavers Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Minor weed or pest
Up to 874.13m Recorded at altitude
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In flower
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