Common Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Common Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Other Names: Common starwort, starwort
Life Cycle: WInter annual
Description: Leaves are arranged opposite and oval shaped. Stems are covered with vertical rows of hairs. Can be confused sometimes with mouseear chickweed, which has leaves densely covered with hairs. Both have white flowers, however, mouseear chickweed has five white petals which are deeply lobed.
Herbicide Options: Response of Pasture Weeds to Herbicides and Mowing - AGR 207
