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Cleavers, creeping together over the tops of other plants on the forest floor.
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Leaves and stem of G. aperine. Notice the angular stem and whorled oblong/lanceolate leaves.
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Flower and fruit of G. aperine. The fruit is an adhesive burr that clings to animals passing by to spread the seed.
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Closeup of G. aparine leaf. Note the hooked barbs used to climb over substrate.
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