- Genus
- Stellaria
- Family
- Caryophyllaceae
- Common Names
- ag-flower, ag-worm flower, all-bone, break-bones, devil's corn, Easter bells, greater starwort, lady's lint, lady's white petticoat, Latin flower, little John, May grass, miller's star, snap Jack, snappers, snap-stalks, starflower, thunder flower, tongue grass, adder's meat [3], bird's tongue [2], devil's eye [2], moonflower [2], satin flower, snake flower [3], snake grass
About this plant
Stellaria holostea is a perennial that reaches around 50cm in height. Stems are brittle, leaves are grass-like and both are rough-edged. White flowers, with five deeply-notched petals, are borne in spring and early summer. Seed capsules make a popping sound when ripe