Galium saxatile - Heath Bedstraw

This low perennial prefers dry grassy slopes and is often to be found on acid heathland. The slim, sharp leaves are forward-facing and set in whorls of six to eight. The white flowers, which are usually visible from June until the end of August, give off a rather sickly smell.

The plant shown here was photographed in mid July on Llanllwni Mountain, overlooking the Teifi Valley to the north-east.

Cleavers (Galium aparine), commonly also referred to as goosegrass, is another member of the bedstraw family.