Genus Stellaria (Noun)
Meaning
Common chickweed; stitchwort.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Stellaria includes several species of flowering plants commonly known as chickweed or stitchwort.
- Stellaria media, also known as common chickweed, is a member of the genus Stellaria and is widely distributed across the globe.
- The genus Stellaria is often found in lawns and gardens, where it can be considered a weed due to its ability to outcompete other plants.
- Stellaria graminea, also known as lesser stitchwort, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the genus Stellaria.
- The plants of the genus Stellaria are often characterized by their small white flowers with five petals that are deeply notched.