Field Madder

Scientific Name: Sherardia arvensis

Plant Family: Rubiaceae

Native Region: Europe, Northern Africa, and Western Asia

Field Madder

Brief Description

A low-growing, sprawling annual herb with square stems and whorls of 4-6 small, pointed, oval-shaped leaves. It produces tiny, pale lilac to pink flowers in clusters at the ends of its stems.

Care Instructions

This is often considered a weed and is highly adaptable. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, alkaline to neutral soils. It requires little to no maintenance once established and spreads easily through seed dispersal.

Medicinal Value

We do not currently provide medicinal value for plant identifications.

Created At: 2025-12-21T22:29:03.240066