Galium aparine

Cleavers

Galium aparine, Cleavers. A familiar plant with a variety of common names. Scrambles through vegetation. All parts are sticky, particularly the fruits that cling to clothing and animal fur, aiding distribution. Found on woodland edge, uncultivated land and gardens. Small flowers similar to other Bedstraws.


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Galium aparine, Cleavers
Fruits
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Flowers
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Hooked fruits
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Cleavers
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Cleavers

Photograph detail


Slide 1: Galium aparine, Cleavers. Flower and developing fruits. Collected from Galeclose Beck, Hargill, Redmire. July.


Slide 2: Galium aparine, Cleavers. Flowers. Collected from Galeclose Beck, Hargill, Redmire. July.


Slide 3: Galium aparine, Cleavers. Developing fruits showing hooks. Collected from Galeclose Beck, Hargill, Redmire. July.


Slide 4: Galium aparine, Cleavers. Galeclose Beck, Hargill, Redmire. July.


Slide 5: Galium aparine, Cleavers. Galeclose Beck, Hargill, Redmire. July.