Fragrant Bedstraw, Sweetscented Bedstraw, Three-flowered Bedstraw
Galium triflorum
Synonyms: Galium brachiatum, Galium pennsylvanicum, Galium triflorum var. asprelliforme, Galium triflorum var. viridiflorum
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In the Columbia River Gorge, fragrant bedstraw may be found
between the elevations of 100'-3800' from near the mouth of the Sandy River
east to near Bingen, WA.
Fragrant bedstraw as seen along the trail to McCord Creek, western Columbia River Gorge...........April 22, 2015.
The photo above shows the 6 whorled leaves
of fragrant bedstraw as seen on the southeastern slopes of Mt. Adams...........July
12, 2005.
Paul Slichter