Stellaria holostea meaning

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Stellaria holostea (noun): low-growing north temperate herb having small white star-shaped flowers; named for its alleged ability to ease sharp pains in the side.

Definition of Stellaria holostea

  1. low-growing north temperate herb having small white star-shaped flowers; named for its alleged ability to ease sharp pains in the side

    Synonyms: stitchwort, greater stitchwort, starwort

    Type of: chickweed

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