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Marsh Bedstraw - Galium palustre

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Marsh Bedstraw Marsh Bedstraw - Galium palustre dylan Gordano Valley National Nature Reserve 5 Aug 2025, 1:07 a.m. 2 Aug 2025, 2:08 p.m.
Marsh Bedstraw Marsh Bedstraw - Galium palustre dylan Gordano Valley National Nature Reserve 5 Aug 2025, 1:07 a.m. 2 Aug 2025, 2:09 p.m.
Marsh Bedstraw Marsh Bedstraw - Galium palustre dylan Gordano Valley National Nature Reserve 5 Aug 2025, 1:10 a.m. 2 Aug 2025, 2:37 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK but absent from much of the eastern half of England. Habitat includes: Damp, wet places such as marshes, fens, wet meadows, ditches, dykes, rhynes, pond margins, stream-sides, river banks etc. Growing habit: Perennial. Height: Up to 50 cm. Flowers: June to August.

Useful Links:

Naturespot

Online Atlas of the British and Irish Flora

Kew

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