Wild Licorice (Galium circaezans )

Family: Bedstraw Family (Rubiaceae)

Other Names: Licorice Bedstraw, Woods Bedstraw, Cross-Cleavers

Origin: Native

Historic First Bloom Seen: June 2*

GPS For Stand:

Interesting Facts: This wildflower species occurs in sparse populations in the deep woodland areas of the preserve. It is one of many bedstraw species that must be closely scrutinized for positive identification.

*Average bloom time is based on a compilation of wildflower bloom times from 1975 to present.