Synonym

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Meaning of Scientific Name

Galium: from the Greek gala (milk), referring to certain species used to curdle milk; aparine: Greek name for the plant called cleavers (due to its hooked bristles)

Native Plant

Yes

Life Form

Annual Herb

Flowering Period

Spring-Summer

Physiographic Province

  ☑ Piedmont  ☑ Coastal Plain

Habitat

Woods, stream banks, roadsides

State Status

Common (S5, demonstrably secure)

Piedmont Status

Common (S5, demonstrably secure)

Coastal Plain Status

Common (S5, demonstrably secure)

Global Status

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Federal Status

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Invasive

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Invasive Watchlist

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Additional Info

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