Stellaria (Noun)
Meaning
Common chickweed; stitchwort.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Stellaria media, also known as common chickweed, is a common weed found in many gardens and lawns.
- The plant Stellaria graminea, or lesser stitchwort, is often found growing in grassy areas and along paths.
- Stellaria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae, commonly known as carnations and pinks.
- Greater stitchwort, Stellaria holostea, is a perennial plant native to Europe and western Asia.
- Stellaria is often considered a nuisance in gardens, but it has been used in herbal medicine for centuries.