Dicotyledon Genera Descriptions
How To Use The Descriptions For Further Research
You may research other species listed by selecting the italicized links.You can press each picture to see where it is credited to and, in many cases, to see other pictures of the species.
You can also check out other information that I have included under each picture.
Rubiaceae - Madder Family
Bedstraw, Cleavers
Galium aparine,
G. asperrimum,
G. bifolium,
G. bolanderi,
G. grayanum,
G. hypotrichium,
G. sparsiflorum,
G. trifidum,
G. triflorum
The seeds of G. aparine and other species when roasted and ground make a good coffee substitute. The young sprouts of this species may be eaten in salads or as a potherb.
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