Summary
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Galium uliginosum or fen bedstraw is a plant species of the genus Galium. It is widespread across most of Europe as well as Morocco, Western Siberia, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Xinjiang. It is reportedly naturalized in New Zealand, Greenland and the Crozet Islands.
Range description
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Galium uliginosum is a European species. Its distribution covers northern and central Europe east to Mongolia and possibly into China. In North Africa it has a doubtful presence in Morocco (Tanger). In the Mediterranean region it is found in Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, Slovenia, Bulgaria, Turkey, and probably in Morocco. Its extent of occurrence exceeds 3,000,000 km2, with numerous locations. It is known five locations in Turkey:Kars: 7 km from Sarkam to Karaurgan, 2,200 m (Davis1965-1985); Artvin:Fstkl village, 760 m (Eminaaolu 2003); Artvin:Meeli yaylas, 2,050 m (Eminaaolu 2004);Artvin: Borka, Dzenli, Verketil, 2,050 m (Eminaaolu et al. 2008);Bolu:Abant Dalar ( 40 04 N, 31 12 E) (zhatay et al. 2005).
Habitat and ecology
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Habitat and Ecology
It is a perennial herbaceous plant (Geophyte) that prefers swamps, humid prairies, ditches, stream edges and peaty environments. Flowering occurs during spring and summer (May - August).
Systems
Iucn red list assessment
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Red List CategoryLC
Least Concern
Red List Criteria
Version3.1
Year Assessed2014
Assessor/sKavak, S.
Reviewer/sLansdown, R.V.
Contributor/sRhazi, M., Flanagan, D. & Rhazi, L.
Justification
This species is classed as Least Concern as it is widespread with stable populations and does not face any major threats.
Threats
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Major Threats
There are no known significant past, ongoing or future threats to this species.
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