Family: Rubiaceae
Author: L.
Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 105 (1753)
Year: 1753
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Galium
Vegetable: Unknown
Observations: Azores, NW. Africa, Europe to Siberia, Greenland to Maryland
Description
Common marsh bedstraw, scientifically recognized as Galium palustre, is a fascinating member of the Rubiaceae family. Described by the eminent botanist Carolus Linnaeus in his work Species Plantarum published in 1753, this plant has captivated the interest of botanists and plant enthusiasts for centuries.
Galium palustre exhibits a preference for wet and marshy environments, thriving in regions with ample moisture. This is reflected in its wide geographical distribution, spanning the Azores, North-West Africa, vast stretches of Europe extending to Siberia, and even regions as distant as Greenland and Maryland in North America.
A characteristic feature of the common marsh bedstraw is its delicate, whorled arrangement of leaves, typically appearing in groups of four to six around the stem. The plant produces tiny, inconspicuous white flowers that cluster together, highlighting its subtle yet intricate beauty. These flowers usually bloom during the summer, adding a gentle charm to its marshy habitats.
Adapted to thrive in wet areas, Galium palustre plays a crucial ecological role. It often colonizes marshes, ditches, and the peripheries of ponds and streams, contributing to the stabilization of soil and the maintenance of local ecosystems. Despite its modest appearance, it is a resilient and versatile plant, capable of withstanding various environmental conditions within its preferred wetland habitats.
In summary, common marsh bedstraw (Galium palustre) is a notable species within the Rubiaceae family, well-regarded for its subtle beauty and ecological significance. Spanning a broad geographical range, this plant underscores the beauty and diversity of marshland flora, maintaining a crucial presence in the habitats it calls home.
Common Names
Eng: common marsh bedstraw, common marsh-bedstraw, marsh-bedstraw, marsh bedstraw
Dan: kær-snerre
Deu: sumpf-labkraut
Nor: dy-mour, myr-mour
Fra: gaillet des marais, gaillet palustre
Nld: moeraswalstro
Fin: rantamatara
Swe: rantamatara, vattenmåra
Tur: su iplikçiği
Sme: čáhcemáđir, riddobáinna
Cym: briwydd, briwydd y gors, briwydden y gors, gwendon, gwendon y gors, gwenwlydd y gors
En: Common marsh bedstraw, Marsh-bedstraw, Common Marsh-bedstraw, Marsh Bedstraw
Ar: جويسئة المناقع
Az: Bataqlıq qatıqotu
Be: Маруна балотная
Bg: Блатно еньовче
Ca: Espunyidella palustre, Espunyidera de marjal, Gali palustre
Zh: 沼生拉拉藤
Cs: Svízel bahenní
Da: Kær-Snerre
Nl: Moeraswalstro
Et: Soomadar
Fi: Rantamatara
Fr: Gaillet des marais, Gaillet palustre
De: Echtes Sumpf-Labkraut, Sumpf-Labkraut, Sumpflabkraut, Echtes Sumpflabkraut
Ga: Rú corraigh
It: Caglio delle paludi
Lv: Purva madara
Se: Čáhcemáđir, Riddobáinna
No: Dy-mour, Myr-mour
Pl: Przytulia błotna
Ru: Подмаренник болотный
Sk: Lipkavec močiarny
Es: Galio palustre
Sv: Vattenmåra, Rantamatara
Tr: Su iplikçiği
Cy: Briwydd y gors, Briwydd, Briwydden y Gors, Gwendon, Gwendon y Gors, Gwenwlydd y Gors
Synonyms
- Rubia palustris ((L.) Baill.)
- Galium palustre var. humifusum (Reut.)
- Galium palustre var. maximum (Heinr.Braun)
- Galium palustre var. morisianum (Rouy)
- Galium palustre var. umbrosum (Asch.)
- Galium incarnatum (Gilib.)
- Galium palustre var. balticum (Apelgren)
- Galium witheringii (Sm.)
- Galium vayredae (Sennen)
- Galium vayredae var. foliosum (Sennen)
- Galium palustre var. catalaunicum (P.Monts.)
- Galium palustre var. rupicola (Des Moul.)
- Galium palustre var. brachyphyllum (Opiz)
- Galium fontinale (K.Koch)
- Galium palustre var. witheringii ((Sm.) Nyman)
- Galium masferreri (Sennen)
- Galium palustre var. pubescens (Hartm.)
- Galium palustre var. genuinum (Cout.)
- Galium palustre f. submersum (Glück)
- Galium palustre var. majus (Schur)
- Galium rumelicum (Formánek)
- Galium tetraploideum ((A.R.Clapham) G.H.Loos)
- Galium palustre f. rupicola ((Des Moul.) Bolzon)
- Galium palustre subsp. tetraploideum (A.R.Clapham)
Distribution
- Albania (native)
- Algeria (native)
- Altay (native)
- Austria (native)
- Azores (native)
- Baltic States (native)
- Belarus (native)
- Belgium (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Central European Rus (native)
- Connecticut (native)
- Corse (native)
- Czechoslovakia (native)
- Denmark (native)
- East European Russia (native)
- Finland (native)
- France (native)
- Føroyar (native)
- Germany (native)
- Great Britain (native)
- Greece (native)
- Greenland (native)
- Hungary (native)
- Iceland (native)
- Illinois (native)
- Indiana (native)
- Ireland (native)
- Irkutsk (native)
- Italy (native)
- Kazakhstan (native)
- Krasnoyarsk (native)
- Kriti (native)
- Krym (native)
- Labrador (native)
- Maine (native)
- Masachusettes (native)
- Michigan (native)
- Morocco (native)
- Netherlands (native)
- New Hampshire (native)
- New Jersey (native)
- New York (native)
- Newfoundland (native)
- North European Russi (native)
- Northwest European R (native)
- Norway (native)
- Nunavut (native)
- Ohio (native)
- Ontario (native)
- Pennsylvania (native)
- Poland (native)
- Portugal (native)
- Prince Edward I. (native)
- Québec (native)
- Rhode I. (native)
- Romania (native)
- Sardegna (native)
- Sicilia (native)
- South European Russi (native)
- Spain (native)
- Sweden (native)
- Switzerland (native)
- Tennessee (native)
- Turkey (native)
- Turkey-in-Europe (native)
- Turkmenistan (native)
- Tuva (native)
- Ukraine (native)
- Vermont (native)
- West Siberia (native)
- West Virginia (native)
- Wisconsin (native)
- Yakutskiya (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
- Argentina Northeast (introduced)
- British Columbia (introduced)
- Kamchatka (introduced)
- Montana (introduced)
- New South Wales (introduced)
- New Zealand North (introduced)
- New Zealand South (introduced)
- Oregon (introduced)
- South Australia (introduced)
- Tasmania (introduced)
- Victoria (introduced)
- Washington (introduced)
Additional Images
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Flower
Taken Aug 7, 2021 by Myriam ARPAGE (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 19, 2019 by Waldemar Zeja (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 21, 2021 by Pierre LEON (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 1, 2021 by Darren Giddins (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 21, 2021 by Pierre LEON (cc-by-sa)
Leaf
Taken Sep 16, 2021 by Benjamin Fougère (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 16, 2021 by Benjamin Fougère (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 12, 2022 by Manon Ghislain (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 21, 2021 by Pierre LEON (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 1, 2021 by Darren Giddins (cc-by-sa)
Habit
Taken Jun 9, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 9, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 9, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Liliane ROUBAUDI (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 16, 2021 by Benjamin Fougère (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 21, 2021 by Pierre LEON (cc-by-sa)
Other
Taken Dec 31, 1851 by Tela Botanica − Herbier PONTARLIER-MARICHAL (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1970 by Photoflora – L’Abbé COSTE (©)
Taken Jul 25, 2019 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 29, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude ECHARDOUR (cc-by-sa)
Taken May 29, 2014 by Tela Botanica − Jean-Claude ECHARDOUR (cc-by-sa)
Bark
Taken Sep 19, 2021 by Pierre LEON (cc-by-sa)
Taken Sep 6, 2021 by Pierre LEON (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 22, 2021 by Pierre LEON (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 18, 2018 by David GUILLEMANT (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jan 1, 1800 by Tela Botanica − Thierry Pernot (cc-by-sa)
Fruit
Taken May 20, 2022 by Gonçalves da Cunha Lucas (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 13, 2017 by Kilien de Chateauvieux (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 17, 2021 by Юрий Басов (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jun 10, 2018 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain PIRY (cc-by-sa)
Taken Jul 25, 2019 by Tela Botanica − Sylvain Piry (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2913130)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:750370-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Galium palustre L.)