As suggested by the name cleavers, meaning to ‘cleave’ or stick together – all parts of this distinctive looking and edible plant will attach itself to nearly anything that brushes past it.
Cleavers () is a member of the Rubiaceae family which originated from Europe and western Asia and has colonised in Australia. With common names including clivers,, or goosegrass, which is another member of the genus, was stirred through milk to make it curdle when making cheese.