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CARYOPHYLLACEAE
Pink family
Stellaria media  (common chickweed)   
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Stellaria: stars, star-like; media: average, middle
Native Plant
No
Life Form
Annual Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
April-May
Physiographic Province
☑ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain

County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex

Habitat
Disturbed areas, moist woodland soils, floodplains; primarily of the Piedmont, rare on the Coastal Plain
State Status
Non-native
Piedmont Status
Non-native
Coastal Plain Status
Non-native
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
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Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern

North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
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Invasive
Yes
Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
Europe
Wildlife Values
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Medicinal Properties
Part used: Fresh herb. Internally used as tea, tincture, capsules, or fresh juice for inflammation of gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urinary tracts. Topically used as a poultice for skin irritations, ulcers, wounds, hemorrhoids, and blepharitis. Filtered juice used as an eyewash for conjunctivitis.
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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