Bedstraw, also known as cleavers, is a perennial not often found as a serious weed in New Jersey. It occurs in pastures and other untilled fields such as Christmas trees especially in North Jersey. It has whorled leaves and some species are prickly.
Photo by Dr. John Meade, weed scientist emeritus
Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension
Photo by Dr. John Meade, weed scientist emeritus
Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension
Photo by Dr. John Meade, weed scientist emeritus
Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension