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Galium microphyllum

Bract-leaf Bedstraw

Life form2, 3: forb, perennial
Habitat: near water
leaf presence3: leaves usually present
leaf arrangement3: whorled
leaf format3: simple
leaf shape3: linear
leaf surface3: shiny or smooth
leaf margin3: entire
Flower color2: white or whitish or yellow or yellowish
Flowering period2: Apr. to Oct.
Armament2, 3: spineless
Family1, 2, 3: Rubiaceae (madder family)
Status: locally common
Location where collected or observed:
      Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

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