Stellaria holostea

Stellaria holostea (Addersmeat, or Greater Stitchwort) is an ornamental plant native of Europe. It can grow up to 50cm in height, with leaves that are long, narrow and fresh green. The flowers are white, 20-30mm across and have five distinctive petals split to about half way down.

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  • Stellaria holostea

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