Family: Caryophyllaceae
fleshy stitchwort, thick-leaved starwort
S.G. Aiken and A.K. Brysting
Etymology: Stellaria: from the Latin stella for "star" because of the star-like shape of the flowers or some other feature
Plants: perennial forb
Conservation Status: Native
Plants: perennial forb
Conservation Status: Native
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Coefficient of Conservatism = 10, Wetland Indicator = NI USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos