 Leaves opposite but appear whorled because of two leaf-like stipules not obviously different from the leaves. |
Climbing Bedstraw Occasional in chaparral and bordering grassland; San Joaquin Hills, mountain foothills and Santa Ana Mountains (Roberts). Note that this species is very difficult to distinguish from G. nuttallii. These pictures taken in Wood Canyon, Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park, Aliso Viejo, Orange County, CA. 1-4-12. © Peter J. Bryant Back to Rubiaceae of Orange County, California |
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 Leaf widely oblong to ovate, obscurely 3-veined, 2-18 mm., tip obtuse to round, lateral hairs recurved, terminal hair weak, ephemeral (JM2). |
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 var. porrigens, Bear Springs & vic., E Santiago Peak, 1-16-14. © Ron Vanderhoff. |
 N. Main Divide Rd., W Trabuco Pk., 5-23-13. © Ron Vanderhoff. |
 N. Main Divide Rd., W Trabuco Pk., 5-23-13. © Ron Vanderhoff. |