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