Gallium californicum
This native bedstraw is a finer textured climber and not at all invasive like the non-native garden weed and it's more sun and drought tolerant, adding a fine green texture climbing up coyote brush or artemisia.
Note the heavy old stem on this one.
Pinnacles
Check availability of Gallium californicum at the nursery
Check availability of Gallium at the nursery
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