Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Bedstraw

Bedstraw Plant Couped §

A fast-growing shrub found throughout Eurasia, previously used to stuff mattresses because its sweet smell repels fleas. Default orientation: stems to base. Proper coloration: green plant, gold flowers.

Source: Historische Beschreibung der Kindtauf des Fräuleins Elisabeth zu Hessen. Artist unknown. Adapted by Máel Brigte.