Rubia

Meikle, R.D. 1977: Flora of Cyprus 1
but modified
1Leaves tapering upwards from a wide base, glaucous
1'Leaves tapering at both ends, rich green
2Inflorescences lax, terminal, many-flowered, exceeding the leaves; leaves 3-8 cm long, 0.5-3 cm wide; black fruit with pallid rhaphides
2'Inflorescences axillary, few-flowered, usually shorter than, or equalling the leaves; leaves 0.8-5 cm long, 0.2-1.5 cm wide; black fruit without obvious rhaphides