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Galium leptogonium is a plant species in the family Rubiaceae.[1] Common name is rock bedstraw.[2] It is found only in Australia but widespread there, found in every state except Tasmania.[3]

Rock bedstraw
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Asterids
Order:	Gentianales
Family:	Rubiaceae
Genus:	Galium
Species:	G. leptogonium
Binomial name
Galium leptogonium I.Thomps.

Galium leptogonium is very similar to G. migrans. Many herbarium specimens of G. leptogonium were formerly labeled as G. migrans. Galium leptogonium is an herb with thin, angled stems and lanceolate leaves in whorls of 4. Leaves and stems are usually covered with hairs but not always. Flowers are creamy white or very pale green. Fruiting capsules are roundish, dull and smooth.[4]

References

External links

• Florabase, the Western Australian Flora, Galium leptogonium
• Atlas of Living Australia Galium leptogonium
• Wetland Info, Queensland Government, Galium leptogonium

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