AUSTIN, Texas — Paul Woodruff, renowned classicist and philosopher and inaugural dean of undergraduate studies at The University of Texas at Austin, died this past weekend at the age of 80.

Galium odoratum, the sweet woodruff[1] or sweetscented bedstraw, [3] is a flowering perennial plant in the family Rubiaceae, native to much of Europe. It is widely cultivated for its flowers and its sweet …

Sep 17, 2025 · Sweet woodruff, native to Europe and North Africa, is a fuss-free herbaceous perennial. It thrives in partial to full shade and quickly forms a blooming carpet of small white flowers and …

Aug 14, 2024 · Sweet woodruff (Galium odoratum) has a wonderful aromatic quality and can tolerate part-shade or full shade. Learn how to grow this versatile plant.

woodruff, any of various species of plants of a genus (Asperula) belonging to the madder family, Rubiaceae. The woodruff is found growing wild in woods and shady places in many countries of …

Sep 17, 2024 · Galium odoratum (sweet woodruff) is commonly used as a ground cover. It is often grown under trees because the roots deter competition, and the leaves can hog all the sunlight. …

Woodruff, also known as sweet woodruff, is a fragrant perennial herb prized for its sweet, earthy aroma and subtle herbal flavor. Native to Europe, this low-growing plant thrives in shady forests and has …

May 26, 2025 · Woodruff, scientifically named Galium odoratum, is a perennial herb in the Rubiaceae family. Native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia, it’s most commonly found in shady …

Galium odoratum, commonly called sweet woodruff, is a mat-forming perennial that is most often grown as a ground cover in shady areas. Plants typically grow 8-12" tall and feature fragrant, lance-shaped, …

Galium odoratum, commonly known as Sweet Woodruff, is a beloved mat-forming perennial treasured for its soft emerald-green whorled foliage, delicate starry white flowers, and sweet scent reminiscent …