Robert W. Freckmann Herbarium
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

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Plants of Wisconsin

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Rubiaceae: Bedstraw or Madder

Leaves simple, entire, opposite or whorled, with stipules. Small flowers with tubular calyx of 4 or 8 parts; corolla with 3-5 lobes and stamens. Some with square stems.
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Flower Formula:  Sepals 4-5; Petals (4-5) Glossary

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Cephalanthus
buttonbush
1 Photo of Cephalanthus Shrub with round flower heads. Images   Information
Diodia
button-weed
1 Photo of Diodia Herb. Leaves opposite, not smooth. Flowers not paired, 1/8" wide. Images   Information
Galium
bedstraw, cleavers
15 Photo of Galium Herb. Leaves whorled. Images   Information
Houstonia
bluets
2 Photo of Houstonia Herb. Leaves opposite. Flowers not paired, 1/4" or more wide. Images   Information
Mitchella
1 Photo of Mitchella Herb. Leaves opposite. Flowers paired. Images   Information

Vascular Plants

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