Galium kikumugura occurs
in forest edges in mountainous regions. Stems branch at the bases
and grow to 20-40cm tall. Leaves are in whorls of four or rarely
five, in the shape of an oblong-ovate-like oblong, 1-1.5cm long.
Branch tips or axils bear inflorescences and set 1-3 small white
flowers. The existence of foliaceous bracts at the bases of
peduncles characterizes this species. Bloom time: May-June.
Wild plants in and around Shimane
島根とその周辺の野生植物
