Starry Bedstraw

• Scientific Name: Galium Stellatum
• Common Name: Starry Bedstraw
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona Part 19. Eudicots: Polygalaceae to Simmondsiaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-47: 1-71. Published 23 June 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/47PhytoN-SWArizPt19Poly-Simm.pdf#page=53
• Habitat: Rocky slopes
• Life Form: Shrub, low
• Leaf Description: Whorled simple leaves
• Flower Color: White or whitish
• Flowering Period: Jan. to May
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Common
• Family: Rubiaceae (madder family)