Goose Grass Collection

Goosegrass fruits, SEM
Goosegrass fruits. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the hooked fruits of a goosegrass plant (Galium aparine)

Scratteron or rieble, grateron, tongue scratch, gaille - Goose grass, Galium aparine
FLO4603414 Scratteron or rieble, grateron, tongue scratch, gaille - Goose grass, Galium aparine. Handcoloured stipple copperplate engraving by Lambert Junior from a drawing by Pierre Jean-Francois

Goose-grass or cleavers, Galium aparine. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after a drawing by James Sowerby for James Smiths English Botany, 1800

Goose-Grass (chromolitho)
2802888 Goose-Grass (chromolitho) by Hulme, Frederick Edward (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goose-Grass. Illustration for Familiar Wild Flowers by F Edward Hulme (Cassell)

Suggestions in Floral Design by F E Hulme, FSA (engraving)
2814026 Suggestions in Floral Design by F E Hulme, FSA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Suggestions in Floral Design by F E Hulme, FSA)

Wildflowers. 1. Ribwort 2. Broadleaved Plantain Or Waybread 3. Goose Grass Or Cleavers 4. Ladies Bedstraw 5. Field Madder

Common Cleavers (Galium aparine) close-up of leaves, stems and fruits, stuck to clothing with burrs, Bacton, Suffolk, England, june

Goosegrass plant

Goosegrass leaf, SEM
Goosegrass leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a goosegrass, or common cleavers, (Galium aparine) leaf

Pollen germinating on stigma of goosegrass

Goosegrass bur tangled in wool
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of a hooked fruit of cleavers or goosegrass, Galium aparine, entangled in Shetland wool. Commonly known as a burr, the fruit contains a single seed

Plants / Galium Aparine
Cleavers, or Goosegrass, or Sticky Willie

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"Discover the Intricate Beauty of Goose Grass: A Closer Look at Galium aparine" Goose grass, scientifically known as Galium aparine, is a fascinating plant that captivates with its unique characteristics. Its fruits, delicately depicted in handcoloured stipple copperplate engravings by Lambert Junior and Pierre Jean-Francois Turpin from Chaumeton, showcase the intricate details of this species. Also referred to as Scratteron or rieble, grateron, tongue scratch, gaille - Goose grass has been widely recognized for its medicinal properties throughout history. The chromolitho artwork titled "Goose-Grass" beautifully captures its vibrant colors and allure. In F E Hulme's book "Suggestions in Floral Design, " an engraving showcases how they are be incorporated into stunning floral arrangements. This versatile plant adds a touch of elegance to any design. The lithograph from "The Flowering Plants of Great Britain" provides a glimpse into the diverse flora found in c. 1880s Britain. Among them are wildflowers like ribwort and broadleaved plantain but also goose grass or cleavers – highlighting its significance among native plants. Known for its clinging nature due to tiny burrs on leaves and stems, common cleavers (Galium aparine) can often be found stuck to clothing during summer months in Bacton, Suffolk. A close-up photograph reveals the intricate structure of leaves and stems adorned with these characteristic fruits. For those fascinated by microscopic wonders, scanning electron microscope (SEM) images offer an up-close view of goosegrass fruits' intricate patterns and textures. These SEM photographs provide valuable insights into the botanical world that may otherwise go unnoticed. Whether admired for its aesthetic appeal or valued for its medicinal uses documented in various sources such as "Medicinal and Herbal Plants, " goose grass continues to intrigue botanists and nature enthusiasts alike.