Common chickweed | plant | Britannica (original) (raw)

Also known as: Stellaria media, stitchwort

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Caryophyllaceae

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  In Caryophyllaceae: Major genera and species
  …common chickweed, or stitchwort (S. media), a widely naturalized lawn weed.
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characteristics

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  In chickweed
  The common chickweed, or stitchwort (Stellaria media), is native to Europe but is widely naturalized. It usually grows to 45 cm (18 inches) but becomes a low-growing and spreading annual weed in mowed lawns. It can be eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable and is…
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