chickweed

• Nom désignant diverses plantes à petites feuilles, en particulier du genre Stellaria, souvent considérées comme mauvaises herbes communes.

A noun referring to any of various small-leaved plants, especially of the genus Stellaria, often found as common weeds.

1. Common plant speciesB2formal

   Any of various small, low-growing plants of the genus Stellaria, often found in gardens and fields.

   Stellaire (plante)

   • Chickweed grows abundantly in moist, shady areas.
   • The gardener removed the chickweed from the flower bed.
   • Birds often eat the seeds of chickweed.

   Synonymesstarwortstitchwort

2. Related plantsC1formal

   Any of various plants related to the common chickweed, belonging to the family Caryophyllaceae.

   Stellaires et apparentés (Caryophyllacées)

   • Some species of chickweed are used in herbal remedies.
   • The field was covered with a variety of chickweed and other wildflowers.
   • Botanists classify chickweed under the genus Stellaria.