Chickweed
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| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
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| Scientific name | Stellaria media |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Rank | Species |
| Did you know | Stellaria media contains plant chemicals known as saponins, which can be toxic to some species when consumed in large quantities. |
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| ID | 986116 |
About Chickweed
Stellaria media, chickweed, is an annual flowering plant in the carnation family Caryophyllaceae. It is native to Europe, but naturalized in many parts of North America. It is used as a cooling herbal remedy, and grown as a vegetable crop and ground cover for both human consumption and poultry.
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