Genus Galium (Noun)
Meaning
Annual or perennial herbs: bedstraw; cleavers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Galium is a genus of annual or perennial herbs commonly known as bedstraws, including species like Galium aparine or cleavers.
- Galium species often thrive in temperate and tropical regions worldwide as a common roadside or field herb.
- In many traditional medicinal practices, genus Galium is known for the numerous species exhibiting medicinal properties.
- Several members of the genus Galium exhibit weed-like behavior due to their growth and dispersal characteristics.
- A study was conducted to compare and identify differences between closely related Galium species using phylogenetic analysis and botanical traits.