Galium aparine (cleavers) is a widespread and
abundant weed that occurs in waste places and gardens,
including gullies. It is the most robust of the Galium
species and the most common of the introduced species. The
leaves are large (>10mm long) and in whorls more at least
6. The stems are often more than 50 cm long.
The stems have very small prickles that cause the plant
to cling to clothing and skin alike.
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