🌿Native Nature

Sweet Woodruff

Galium odoratum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Gentianales ›Family: Rubiaceae ›Genus: Galium

About

Galium odoratum, the sweetscented bedstraw, is a flowering perennial plant in the family Rubiaceae, native to much of Europe from Spain and Ireland to Russia, as well as Western Siberia, Turkey, Iran, the Caucasus, China and Japan. It is also sparingly naturalized in scattered locations in the United States and Canada. It is widely cultivated for its flowers and its sweet-smelling foliage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sweet Woodruff?
The scientific name of Sweet Woodruff is Galium odoratum.
What kingdom does Sweet Woodruff belong to?
Sweet Woodruff belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Sweet Woodruff belong to?
Sweet Woodruff belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Sweet Woodruff belong to?
Sweet Woodruff belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Sweet Woodruff belong to?
Sweet Woodruff belongs to the order Gentianales.
What family does Sweet Woodruff belong to?
Sweet Woodruff belongs to the family Rubiaceae.
What genus does Sweet Woodruff belong to?
Sweet Woodruff belongs to the genus Galium.