Stellaria Species, Chickenwort, Chickweed, Passerina, Starweed, Star Chickweed, (Stellaria media)



These are the pods and seeds alongside a dime

Stellaria media is an invasive little weed that is difficult to get rid of. The tiny blooms appear pretty much all year here in West KY

The is the petal-less form, growing in zone 9b, January 22nd, late winter

The is the petal-less form, growing in zone 9b, January 22nd, late winter

The is the petal-less form, growing in zone 9b, January 22nd, late winter

Chickweed in Morwell National Park in Victoria, Australia, August 1990

Chickweed in Suffolk, England, April 1972

Chickweed in Suffolk, England, April 1972


if ignored, it will forms mounds

closeup of foliage w/ 2 flower buds

growing through dormant St. Augustine grass

Though wild, the tiny daisy-like blooms have a certain charm


A common weed here - Waihi, NZ



Was in my late March Easter garden - Waihi, NZ

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Stellaria Species, Chickenwort, Chickweed, Passerina, Starweed, Star Chickweed,
Stellaria media
Type: | Annuals |
Height: | 6-18 in. | 15-45 cm |