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Galium saxatile L.

heath bedstraw (Rubiaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencyNW
Plant Atlas 2020
BSBI Distribution Map

Galium saxatile grows in acid heaths and similar habitats throughout the British Isles (seen here with Sphagnum moss).

Carneddau (VC49: Caernarvonshire); 2007-10-19

 heath bedstraw / Galium saxatile: _Galium saxatile_ grows in acid heaths and similar habitats throughout the British Isles (seen here with _Sphagnum_ moss).

The petals of Galium saxatile each have a tiny point.

Bleaklow (VC57: Derbyshire); 2007-05-23

 heath bedstraw / Galium saxatile: The petals of _Galium saxatile_ each have a tiny point.

The leaves of Galium saxatile have forward-pointing prickles along their margins, distinguishing it from Galium sterneri and Galium pumilum.

Bleaklow (VC57: Derbyshire); 2007-05-23

 heath bedstraw / Galium saxatile: The leaves of _Galium saxatile_ have forward-pointing prickles along their margins, distinguishing it from _Galium sterneri_ and _Galium pumilum_.

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