Leave it to cleavers

Galium aparine, July 20, 2021

Galium aparine, July 20, 2021

Common & scientific name
Cleavers, Galium aparine

Family
Madder, Rubiaceae

Location
Weller Trail, 9,500’

Fun, weird, helpful, or little known fact
The name cleavers means "to cling," in this case by hooked hairs on both this plant’s leaves and seeds. This is one of the rare annuals found on the Pass.