Starry bedstraw facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Starry bedstraw
Galium stellatum
Scientific classification
Genus:	Galium
Species:	stellatum

Galium stellatum, also known as starry bedstraw or desert bedstraw, is a type of plant. It belongs to the Rubiaceae family. This family is famous for plants like coffee!

What is Starry Bedstraw?

Starry bedstraw is a plant that grows in dry, sunny places. It gets its name from its small, star-shaped flowers. These flowers are usually white or pale yellow.

Where Does Starry Bedstraw Grow?

This plant is found in several parts of North America. It grows widely across most of Arizona. You can also find it in Baja California and Baja California Sur.

It lives in southeastern California, too. This includes areas like Inyo, San Bernardino, Riverside, Imperial, and San Diego Counties.

Starry bedstraw also grows in Nevada. It is found in Clark, Nye, and Lincoln Counties there. Lastly, it makes its home in Utah, specifically in Washington County.