This plant was growing in large patches across the forest floor in the pine needles where not a lot of other plants were growing. It was bright green in color and some plants grew up to my knee in height.
Galium aparine is a herbaceous annual plant of the family Rubiaceae. It is native to North America and Eurasia. It has several common names, including Cleavers, Clivers, Goosegrass, Stickywilly, Stickyweed, Catchweed, Robin-run-the-hedge and Coachweed.