Threepetal Bedstraw

Scientific Name: Galium trifidum L.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Rubiales / Rubiaceae / Galium L./ Galium trifidum L.

Threepetal Bedstraw
General Information
Usda SymbolGATR2
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herbVine,
Native LocationsGATR2

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Threepetal Bedstraw.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-38
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceNone
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum80
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum4.6
Precipitation, Maximum55
Precipitation, Minimum16
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)8
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationDecumbent
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSummer
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage TextureFine
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)0.8
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Crown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorMedium
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound500000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodEarly Summer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Threepetal Bedstraw

Threepetal Bedstraw

Threepetal Bedstraw

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