Lesser Stitchwort (Stellaria graminea )


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Family Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family)

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A short or taller (up to 50 cm) creeping perennial. The stems are square and smooth and can be much branched. The stems break off easily and are also able to root. The un-stalked leaves are narrow and pointed at the end and hairy at the base. The small star-like flowers (12 mm) can form clusters of 10 or more. The pollination is mostly carried out by flies.

Lesser Stitchwort occurs throughout Britain in woods, scrub, heathland, tall grassland, hedges, etc. Generally it grows on sandy, light or well-drained soil. Flowers May - August

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