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Galium aparine

Stickywilly, Goose-grass Bedstraw

Life form2, 3: forb, annual
Habitat: near water
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: apparently whorled
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: linear or lanceolate or oblanceolate
leaf surface3: rough
Flower color2: white or whitish
Flowering period2: spring
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Rubiaceae (madder family)
Status: introduced,uncommon
Locations where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
      Barry M. Goldwater Range
      Sonoran Desert National Monument

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