Family: Caryophyllaceae
common chickweed
[Alsine media L.]
Emmet J. Judziewicz
Richard Bauer
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Stellaria: from the Latin stella for "star" because of the star-like shape of the flowers or some other feature
Plants: erect to prostrate, annual/perennial, 2"-16" forb; 4 -sided stems with many branches
Leaves: opposite, triangular, upper stalkless, lower on stalks getting longer toward the base of the stem
Flowers: white, 5-parted, 1/8"-1/4" wide, petals deeply lobed, sepals longer than the petals; usually solitary, stalked, from upper leaf axils; blooms Feb.-Dec., longest period of any Wisconsin flower
Fruits: oval to oblong, very hairy capsule
Habitat: disturbed areas, meadows, woods
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Plants: erect to prostrate, annual/perennial, 2"-16" forb; 4 -sided stems with many branches
Leaves: opposite, triangular, upper stalkless, lower on stalks getting longer toward the base of the stem
Flowers: white, 5-parted, 1/8"-1/4" wide, petals deeply lobed, sepals longer than the petals; usually solitary, stalked, from upper leaf axils; blooms Feb.-Dec., longest period of any Wisconsin flower
Fruits: oval to oblong, very hairy capsule
Habitat: disturbed areas, meadows, woods
Conservation Status: Introduced - naturalized
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = FACU USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS): Images of seeds, fruits, embryos, etc. Dan Tenaglia's The Missouri Flora: Fabulous photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leave arrangement key. David G. Smith's "Delaware Wilflowers": Beautiful photographs; descriptions Illinois Wildflowers: Wonderful photographs; detailed descriptions; color and leaf arrangement key Southwest School of Botanical Medicine: Britton & Brown Illustrated Flora - 2nd Edition (1913) "An Illustrated Flora of the Northern United States and Canada"
Richard Bauer
Christopher Noll
Paul Drobot
Matthew L. Wagner
Paul Drobot
Paul Drobot
Robert W. Freckmann
Marion Sheehan
Botanical Illlustration
Botanical Illustration
Botanical Illustration
