Galium odoratum
Sweet Woodruff
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Description
Sweet woodruff emits its characteristic sweet coumarin aroma only when it wilts, giving May wine and syrup their distinctive scent. As a native forest floor plant, it forms dense, attractive carpets under shrubs and trees in shaded areas.
Care instructions
Plant sweet woodruff in partial shade or shade under shrubs and trees in humus-rich, calcareous soil and keep it evenly moist. Harvest the shoots best just before flowering in May and allow them to wilt slightly before use. Use sparingly, as larger amounts of coumarin can be unpleasant.
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