Chickweed

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Common Chickweed (Stellaria media) is an introduced plant in the Pink family (Caryophyllaceae) found throughout the United States.

Like many plants with the weed label, it grows well anywhere that grass grows. The white flowers, much smaller in size than the picture, are early bloomers.

It is considered a nusiance plant rather than a problematic ecosystem disrupter. Pulling is the advised removal technique for homeowners concerned with its presence in lawns and gardens.

© 2008 Patricia A. Michaels