chickweed

• 名词，指多种小叶草本植物，尤指繁缕属（Stellaria）植物，常作为常见杂草生长；也可指其近缘的其他植物。

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.

   繁缕

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

   同义词starwortstitchwort

2. Related plantsC1formal

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

   相关植物

   • 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.