

How to identify Common chickweed (Stellaria media)
Common chickweed, also known as Winterweed, Craches
Common chickweed is characterized by its small white flowers, each with five deeply lobed petals that can give the appearance of ten. These flowers are held aloft on slender, hairy stems up to 16 inches (40 cm) high. Its green leaves are oval-shaped with pointed tips and grow opposite each other on the stem, measuring up to 1.2 inches (3 cm) long. This plant typically has a sprawling, mat-forming growth habit, creating dense patches on the ground.
Tiny white flowers with split petals resembling ten, held on hairy stems up to 16 inches (40 cm) high.
Oval-shaped green leaves with pointed tips, growing opposite each other on the stem, up to 1.2 inches (3 cm) long.
Sprawling, mat-forming growth habit creating dense patches on the ground.
White delicate flowers with five bifid petals, five lanceolate sepals, and hairy exteriors.
Cylindrical light brown seed capsule with 6 petite teeth, housing reddish-brown seeds, finely bumpy texture.
The leaves of common chickweed are oval-ovate to broadly elliptic, measuring up to 1 inch (2.5 cm) in length and 0.5 inch (1.3 cm) across. The upper surface is hairless, while the lower surface is occasionally hairy. Leaves near the base have short, slightly hairy petioles, whereas those near the tip of each stem are sessile. The margins are entire (toothless), and the leaves are larger toward the tips of the stems.
The flowers of common chickweed are white and delicate, measuring about 1/4 inch (6 mm) across. Each flower features five bifid petals, appearing as ten due to their split nature, and five green, lanceolate sepals that are longer than the petals. The sepals are hairy on the outside and at least 1/8 inch (3 mm) in length. Inside the flower are three white styles, two to ten stamens, and a light green ovary. Blooming occurs sporadically over 1-2 months during spring, summer, or autumn.
The stem of common chickweed is characteristically succulent, exhibiting a green to burgundy coloration. It typically features lines of white hairs along its length, which adds to its distinctive appearance. The stems are thin, averaging about 0.1 inches (2-3 mm) in diameter. They are somewhat delicate in texture and tend to branch frequently, giving the plant a sprawling, mat-like growth habit. The combination of these features aids in the easy identification of common chickweed.
The fruit of common chickweed is a cylindrical seed capsule, subtly light brown in color, adorned with 6 petite teeth circling the upper rim. This capsule houses a bounty of seeds; each one is a reddish-brown hue, delicately flattened with an orbicular-reniform shape that spans just a few millimeters across. The surface texture of the seed is finely bumpy, an intricate detail that distinguishes it further. These characteristics of the fruit are notable for those seeking to identify and understand common chickweed.
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Scientific Classification of Common chickweed