Asperula conferta is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.[2] It is Australian endemic distributed across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory.[3]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Asperula |
| Species: | A. conferta
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Description
editAsperula conferta is a low spreading herb. It can grow up to 30 centimeters in height with leaves up to 16 mm in length.[3][4] The leaves are in whorls of 5–6.[2] Asperula conferta has tiny white flowers in summer. The flowers are typically 2-3 millimeters long.[3]
Ecology
editIt is common and widespread in woodland, forest and grassland.[4]
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References
edit- ^ "Asperula conferta Hook.f." The Plant List. Retrieved February 10, 2020.
- ^ a b James T.A. & Allen W.K. (1992). "PlantNET - FloraOnline: Asperula conferta". plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2020-03-30.
- ^ a b c Victorian Resources Online, Agriculture Victoria. "Common Woodruff". vro.agriculture.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
- ^ a b "Common Woodruff | Grasslands". grasslands.ecolinc.vic.edu.au. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
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