Lady’s Bedstraw

Lady’s bedstraw

“In summer, the ‘frothy’ flowers of lady’s bedstraw can carpet the grasses of meadows, heaths and coasts with yellow and fill the air with a sweet, honey-like scent.” the Wildlife trusts

Common name : Lady’s bedstraw

Latin name : Galium verum

A member of the Bedstraw family (Rubiaceae)

Common in well drained grassland including chalk. Low growing with masses of tiny bright yellow flowers with four petals

Once used to stuff mattresses, especially for women giving birth!