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woodruff

Scientific Name: Asperula

Family: Rubiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Sweet Woodruff (Galium odoratum)

Sweet Woodruff, also known as woodruff or wild baby's breath, is a charming herb with a rich history and delicate beauty. The German name "Waldmeister" translates literally to "master of the woods."

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Galium genus can have weak, sometimes scrambling stems.

Considerations for Children

  • The plant is sometimes referred to as wild baby's breath

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Galium odoratum
  • Common Names: Woodruff, Sweet Woodruff, Wild Baby's Breath
  • Synonym: Asperula odorata
  • Family: Rubiaceae

Description and Growth

  • Sweet Woodruff is described as a "favite little plant."
  • The Galium genus includes both annual and perennial plants.
  • They feature weak, sometimes scrambling stems.
  • They bear whorls of narrow leaves.
  • They produce terminal panicles of small, white or yellow flowers.

Habitat and Distribution

  • Sweet Woodruff thrives in woods and on shaded hedgebanks.