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Galium texense
Galium texense A. Gray
Texas Bedstraw
Rubiaceae (Madder Family)
Synonym(s): Galium californicum var. texanum, Galium texanum
USDA Symbol: GATE3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Oblanceolate , Ovate
Leaf Pubescence: Pilose
Leaf Margin: Entire
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Fruit: Hairy nutlets.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Yellow , GreenBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May
Distribution
USA: AR , OK , TXFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - Austin, TX
Patsy Glenn Refuge, c/o Wimberley Birding Society - Wimberley, TX
Jacob's Well Natural Area - Wimberley, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Galium texense in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Galium texense in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Galium texense
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-09Research By: TWC Staff