Greater Stitchwort / Stellaria holostea in flower (April). See FOCUS notes in 'description'. Former medicinal plant used in herbal remedies.

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Principal area of focus is the flower up left of image centre. Greater Stitchwort [Stellaria holostea] is a conspicuous springtime plant and is related to Chickweed [Stellaria media] - a bothersome weed that troubles gardeners and allotmenteers. As the common name of this plant suggests is was once used in herbal remedies for 'stitch'. e.

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Location: Cornwall, England. UK
Photo credit: © Marcus Harrison - plants / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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