Wildflowers of the Stuttgart Area
Galium odoratum
| Family : | RUBIACEAE (Madder Family) |
| Common Name (UK) : | Sweet Woodruff |
| Common Name (DE) : | Waldmeister |
| Common Name (FR) : | Aspérule odorante |
| Habitat : | Shady woodland floor with a carpet of dead leaves |
| Remarks : | "In Germany, one of the favourite hockcups is still made by steeping the fresh sprigs in Rhine wine. This forms a specially delightful drink, known as Maibowle, and drunk on the first of May. The dried herb may be kept among linen, like lavender, to preserve it from insects. In the Middle Ages it used to be hung and strewed in churches, and on St. Barnabas Day and on St. Peter's, bunches of box, Woodruff, lavender and roses found a place there. It was also used for stuffing beds." from Botanical.com |
| First appearing : | April |
| Abundance : | Common |
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