Galium japonicum
is a perennial herb found in forest floors in mountainous
regions, with stems growing to 20-50cm in height, with prickle-less
four vertical ridges. Leaves are generally in whorls of six, each in
the shape of a lanceolate, 1-3cm in length. Stem tops bear cymes and
set approximately ten white flowers; corollas are around 2.5cm in
diameter and tips cleft in four. Calyxes are with long hair. Bloom
time: June-July. |