Chickweed or Common Chickweed
Stellaria media
Family: CaryophyllaceaeNative: EuropeIdentified: Oct 9, 2025
Common chickweed is a low-growing annual plant with small, heart-shaped or oval leaves arranged oppositely on sprawling stems. It produces tiny, star-shaped white flowers, typically with five deeply notched petals, giving them the appearance of ten petals. The plant forms dense mats and can be found in disturbed soils.
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This plant is often considered a weed, so cultivated care is usually focused on its removal or containment. If intentionally grown, it prefers moist, well-drained soil in partial to full shade. It can tolerate a variety of soil types. It spreads rapidly, so regular harvesting or monitoring is needed to prevent it from overtaking other plants.