How can we get rid of Stellaria media?

The other species, common chickweed (Stellaria media), is an annual and is easier to control. The best way to kill chickweed is by pulling as much of it out of the ground as possible by hand. Both species have shallow roots and can be easily removed by hoeing or hand pulling.

How do you identify Stellaria media?

Chickweed is easy to identify for even the novice wildcrafter. It’s tender, stringy, and rarely grows more than a few inches up off the ground. Leaves are small, teardrop- to egg-shaped with a pointed tip, and grow opposite each other along the stem.

What is chickweed scientific name?

Stellaria media (common chickweed)

What family does chickweed belong to?

Pinks
Chickweed/Family
Chickweed, either of two species of small-leaved plants of the pink family (Caryophyllaceae). Both species of chickweed have inconspicuous but delicate, white, somewhat star-shaped flowers. The common chickweed, or stitchwort (Stellaria media), is native to Europe but is widely naturalized.

Why is chickweed growing in my yard?

Mouseear chickweed can be found in shady and sunny areas. Like all weeds, Mouseear chickweed will quickly invade thin, malnourished grass, so keeping your lawn healthy, thick and vigorously growing is a must. Don’t mow too low. This stresses your lawn and gives weeds an invitation to visit!

Is Dandelion a perennial?

The leaves are shallowly to deeply lobed. Dandelion is a short-lived perennial that will grow just about anywhere, regardless of soil conditions, but rich soil will improve its growth. Dandelion grows in a rosette. A flush of bright yellow flowers are produced very early in the spring.

What does Stitchwort look like?

Greater stitchwort has five white petals, each deeply notched and almost divided into two. Its green leaves are grass-like in appearance and its brittle stems are square. Greater stitchwort has larger flowers (2-3cm across) than its relative, Lesser stitchwort (0.5-1cm across).

How do you stop chickweed?

The best way to prevent future chickweed problems is to maintain a thick, healthy lawn. This is accomplished by feeding 4 times a year – two times in the spring and two times in the fall. A thick lawn will help prevent chickweed seeds from sprouting and seedlings from becoming established.

What month do dandelions bloom?

The flowers bloom about eight to 15 weeks after germination at the end of the seedling stage. Individual plants bloom continuously while active, but most profusely in May and June.

How big does a Stellaria media plant get?

This plant produces 1/2 inch to 1 inch stems that usually sprawl across the ground. It branches abundantly near the base, but very little toward the tips of the stems. Pairs of opposite leaves occur at intervals along these stems. It is in leaf all year, in flower all year, and the seeds ripen all year.

Where to find Stellaria media in the wild?

It is often seen in woodland areas prone to flooding or standing water, thickets, cropland and fallow fields, lawns and gardens, nursery plots, areas adjacent to buildings, and miscellaneous waste areas.

When does a Stellaria plant start to flower?

Pairs of opposite leaves occur at intervals along these stems. It is in leaf all year, in flower all year, and the seeds ripen all year. The stems terminate in small white flowers during the spring for plants that are winter annuals, and during the summer or autumn for plants that are summer annuals.

What can Stellaria media juice be used for?

It is also believed to relieve constipation and be beneficial in the treatment of kidney complaints [244]. The decoction is also used externally to treat rheumatic pains, wounds and ulcers [4, 218, 222]. The expressed juice of the plant has been used as an eyewash [244].