Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	Lady's Bedstraw
MainColor	Yellow
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Native
Season	June
ImageUrl	Galium-002
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A sprawling perennial herb with clusters of tiny yellow flowers that produce a sweet scent. Historically used to stuff mattresses — hence the name “bedstraw.”

Distribution

Native to the UK and widespread across meadows, grasslands, and verges.

Medicinal/Other Uses

raditionally used as a diuretic and for skin conditions. The flowers were used to curdle milk in cheese-making.

Edibility  

Young shoots can be eaten, and flowers are used occasionally for flavouring drinks or cheese.

Human Toxicity

Generally safe, though excessive consumption may cause mild digestive irritation.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Iridoid glycosides, tannins, flavonoids.