Galium Aparine - Photos

Photos

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

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