Chickweed
Stellaria media
Family: CaryophyllaceaeNative: Europe and AsiaIdentified: Mar 1, 2026
A low-growing winter annual with small, oval, opposite leaves and tiny star-shaped white flowers. It often forms lush, matted patches of foliage.
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It thrives in cool, moist, shaded areas with nitrogen-rich soil. It is often considered a weed but can be cultivated by keeping the soil consistently damp and avoiding high heat.