*Galium odoratum (Linnaeus) Scopoli. Common name: Sweet Woodruff, Waldmeister. Phenology: May-Jun. Habitat: Commonly cultivated, rarely escaped or persistent, rarely along railroad tracks. Distribution: Native of Europe.
Origin/Endemic status: Europe
Other Comments: Used fresh as a flavoring for May-wine (Maiwein).
Synonymy ⓘ: = C, Il, K4, Mi, NE, NY, Pa, Stace (2010); = Asperula odorata L. — F, G, Tat; = n/a — RAB. Basionym: Asperula odorata L. 1753
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native range: Europe & northern Africa
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