Flower Properties

Property	Value
English Name	White Bedstraw
MainColor	White
PlantType	Herb
Growth Type	Native
Season	June
ImageUrl	Galium-003
Photographer	DP
Location
Human Toxicity	Non_Toxic

Flower Details

Description

A scrambling perennial with small, star-shaped white flowers, often forming mats in hedgerows and grassy areas. Related to Galium verum (Lady’s Bedstraw), but with white rather than yellow flowers.

Distribution

Native to the UK and widespread, especially in hedgerows, pastures, and roadside verges.

Medicinal/Other Uses

Historically used for wound care and mild diuretic purposes, as well as for curdling milk in cheesemaking, like other bedstraws.

Edibility  

Young shoots sometimes eaten, though not commonly used today.

Human Toxicity

Generally safe, but excessive amounts may cause mild stomach upset.

Pet Toxicity

Not Toxic

Active Compounds

Iridoid glycosides, tannins, flavonoids.