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Identification
Genus
Galium
Species
aparine
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
madder
goose grass
cleavers
Family
RUBIACEAE
Specimen number
S8740
Data source
DyePl p58;MedPl p212
Life cycle
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
Overall spread
Climate
Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
Garden
Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Red is the most typical color produced by Galium aparine. Madder was used in Bosnia and Herzegovina for dyeing.
Special qualities
Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
Adverse factors
Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties
laxative
diuretic
emollient
detoxifier
stone inhibitor
hypotensive
Medicinal parts
Aerial parts
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Galium aparine has herbal applications as a laxative, as a diuretic, as an emollient and as a detoxifier. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the aerial parts.
Traditional uses
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
red
Cultivation
Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
Nutrition
Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
Horticulture
Horticulture notes
Galium aparine is thought to originate from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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