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Summary
Physical Characteristics
Stellaria graminea is a deciduous Perennial growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in) at a fast rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. The flowers are pollinated by Bees, Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. It cannot tolerate atmospheric pollution.
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Synonyms
Alsine graminea (L.) Britton. Cerastium gramineum Crantz. S. gramineoides Hazit. S. patentifolia Kitag. S. (L.) Kuntze
Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Shoots
Edible Uses:
Leaves and shoots used in salads or lightly cooked as a vegetable. Harvest young shoot in spring to summer [1-9].
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Medicinal Uses
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The common name Stitchwort is a reference to a herbal remedy in which the various stitchwort plant were used - allegedly to cure that pain in the side known as 'stitch', which afflicts many people when they try to run after a long layoff from sporting activities.
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Other Uses
Faunal Associations: The nectar and pollen of the flowers attract small bees and flies primarily. The caterpillars of several moth species feed on the foliage of Chickweeds, including Agrostis venerabilis (Venerable Dart), Lobocleta ossularia (Drab Brown Wave), and Haematopis grataria (Chickweed Geometer). Mourning Doves and various sparrows occasionally eat the seeds of Chickweeds, while rabbits and groundhogs eat the foliage [1-6]. Attractive flowers. A good bee plant.
Special Uses
Attracts Wildlife Food Forest
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Cultivation details
A rhizomatous perennial herb producing branching stems which are prostrate, sprawling, trailing, or erect. An attractive chickweed. Typical growing conditions are full sun and moist to mesic soil. Grows quite well in loam or clay-loam. In garden design, as well as the above-ground architecture of a plant, root structure considerations help in choosing plants that work together for their optimal soil requirements including nutrients and water. The root pattern is fleshy. Thick or swollen - fibrous or tap root [2-1].
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Propagation
Seed - broadcast in spring [1-9].
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Common starwort, Grass-leaved stitchwort, Lesser stitchwort, Grass-like starwort, grass-leaved chickweed, small starwort, lesser chickweed, Iceland: Akurarfi.
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Weed Potential
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Known to be weedy
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : Not Listed
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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