Galium aristatum, the awned bedstraw, is a plant species in the Rubiaceae, currently (May 2014) accepted as a distinct species. It is native to the Alps and the Pyrenees Mountains of Europe (Spain, France, Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Germany). It is also reportedly naturalized in a few places in New York State in the United States. References External links arenarium Flora of Spain Flora of France Flora of Italy Flora of Switzerland Flora of Austria Flora of Germany Flora of the Alps Flora of the Pyrenees Flora of New York (state) Plants described in 1762 Taxa named by Carl Linnaeus Flora without expected TNC conservation status