Definitions of Stellaria holostea
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low-growing north temperate herb having small white star-shaped flowers; named for its alleged ability to ease sharp pains in the side
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synonyms:
greater stitchwort, starwort, stitchwort
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type of:
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chickweed
any of various plants of the genus Stellaria
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chickweed
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