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Galium aparine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also known as:<\/strong> Goosegrass, Sticky Willy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Habitat:<\/strong>
Hedgerows, woodland edges, gardens<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Season:<\/strong>
March \u2013 June<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identification:<\/strong>
Trailing plant with narrow leaves in whorls around the stem. Covered in tiny hooks that cling to clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Edible Parts:<\/strong>
Young shoots and leaves<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uses:<\/strong>
Fresh salads, juices, herbal infusions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lookalikes & Cautions:<\/strong>
Older plants become tough; best young.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ethical Notes:<\/strong>
Harvest gently; regrows easily.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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