Stellaria media
Common Chickweed
Stellaria media, Common Chickweed, is a hardy annual plant found in gardens, on paths and cultivated ground. The small white flowers are produced over a long period.
Photograph detail
Slide 1: Stellaria media, Common Chickweed. Flowering shoot in shade. Churchyard, Redmire. May.
Slide 2: Stellaria media, Common Chickweed. Close view of flower showing stigmas and stamens. Churchyard, Redmire. May.
Slide 3: Stellaria media, Common Chickweed. Plant growing on gravel in a sunny position. Churchyard, Redmire. May.
Slide 4: Stellaria media, Common Chickweed. Plant growing under trees. Churchyard, Redmire. May.