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Sweet Bedstraw

Galium odoratum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇦 Canada 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇮 Finland 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (Plants)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Gentianales (Gentianales)
Family
Rubiaceae
Genus
Galium
Species
Galium odoratum (Sweet Bedstraw)

Names in Other Languages

French asperula odorata
German Echter Waldmeister

Similar Species in Galium

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Baby'S Breath
Galium sylvaticum
Not Evaluated
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Bedstraw
Galium pomeranicum
Not Evaluated
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Bedstraw
Galium aparine
Least Concern
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Bedstraw
Galium tinctorium
Not Evaluated
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Blunt-Leaved Bedstraw
Galium obtusum
Not Evaluated
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Bog Bedstraw
Galium labradoricum
Least Concern
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Boreal Bedstraw
Galium boreale
Least Concern
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Boreal Bedstraw
Galium kamtschaticum
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sweet Bedstraw?
The scientific name of Sweet Bedstraw is Galium odoratum. It belongs to the genus Galium.
What is the conservation status of Sweet Bedstraw?
Sweet Bedstraw (Galium odoratum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sweet Bedstraw live?
Sweet Bedstraw is found in Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).. Countries include Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, United States.
What family does Sweet Bedstraw belong to?
Sweet Bedstraw (Galium odoratum) belongs to the genus Galium, which is part of the taxonomic family Rubiaceae.
Is Sweet Bedstraw endangered?
No, Sweet Bedstraw (Galium odoratum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sweet Bedstraw belong to?
Sweet Bedstraw (Galium odoratum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Sweet Bedstraw?
The closest relatives of Sweet Bedstraw in the genus Galium include Baby'S Breath, Bedstraw, Bedstraw, Bedstraw, Blunt-Leaved Bedstraw.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Galium — 20 Species

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Baby'S Breath
Galium sylvaticum
NE 🐾
Bedstraw
Galium tinctorium
NE 🐾
Bedstraw
Galium pomeranicum
NE 🐾
Bedstraw
Galium aparine
LC 🐾
Blunt-Leaved Bedstraw
Galium obtusum
NE 🐾
Bog Bedstraw
Galium labradoricum
LC 🐾
Boreal Bedstraw
Galium boreale
LC 🐾
Boreal Bedstraw
Galium kamtschaticum
NE 🐾
Common Marsh Bedstraw
Galium palustre
LC 🐾
Dyer'S Cleavers
Galium trifidum
LC 🐾
European bedstraw
Galium rubioides
NE 🐾
False Baby'S Breath
Galium mollugo
LC 🐾
false cleavers
Galium spurium
EX 🐾
Fen Bedstraw
Galium uliginosum
LC 🐾
Fragrant Bedstraw
Galium triflorum
NT 🐾
Heath bedstraw
Galium saxatile
LC 🐾
Lady'S Bedstraw
Galium verum
NT 🐾
Lamarck's bedstraw
Galium divaricatum
NE 🐾
Limestone Bedstraw
Galium sterneri
NT 🐾
Pestalozza's Bedstraw
Galium pestalozzae
VU
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