Family: Caryophyllaceae
European chickweed, marsh stitchwort, meadow starwort
[Alsine glauca (With.) Britton, more...]
Botanical Illustration
from USDA Plants website
Etymology: Stellaria: from the Latin stella for "star" because of the star-like shape of the flowers or some other feature
Plants: annual forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Plants: annual forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Flora of North America: Flora of North America Floristic Rating: Wetland Indicator = FAC* USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
from USDA Plants website