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Stellaria graminea L.

lesser stitchwort (Caryophyllaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
Very widespreadNegligible tendencySW
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Stellaria graminea has deeply divided petals about as long as its sepals.

Browndown (VC11: South Hampshire); 2017-05-09

 lesser stitchwort / Stellaria graminea: _Stellaria graminea_ has deeply divided petals about as long as its sepals.

The leaves of Stellaria graminea have hairs along their margins.

Browndown (VC11: South Hampshire); 2017-05-09

 lesser stitchwort / Stellaria graminea: The leaves of _Stellaria graminea_ have hairs along their margins.

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