Fragrant Bedstraw (Galium triflorum)

Family: Rubiaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Galium triflorum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies, beetles. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers dry or moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. A tea is made from the flowering stems. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; A tea is made from the flowering stems.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist woods near sea level, to moderate elevations in the mountains in Western N. America. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)