species 46 observations
Desert Bedstraw
Galium proliferum
Field notes
Galium proliferum, also known as limestone bedstraw, is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Northeastern Mexico and the Southeastern United States. More specifically, it can be found in American states California (San Diego and San Bernardino County), southern Nevada (Clark County), southern Utah (Kane and Washington County), Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, as well as the Mexican states Coahuila and Nuevo León.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Gem Moth, Common Tan Wave, White-lined Sphinx, Bent-lined Carpet
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Wild Turkey, American Coot, Black Bean Aphid
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Ringlet, Margined Calligrapher, Common Wood-Nymph, Little Wood Satyr
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Annual Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.