chickweed

• Существительное, обозначающее любое из различных мелколистных растений, особенно рода Звездчатка, часто встречающихся как обычные сорняки.

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.

   Мокрица

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

   Синонимыstarwortstitchwort

2. Related plantsC1formal

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

   Родственные растения

   • 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.