Stellaria holostea (Addersmeat, Greater Stitchwort)
Botanical Information
| Family | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus | Stellaria |
| Species | holostea |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Native to Western and Central Europe, including the British Isles. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 1-6a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2-7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -51.1-(-17.8) |
| Temperature (°F) | -60-10 |
| Height | 50-60 cm |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by seed. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in loamy, mildly acidic soils that are well-drained with partial sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Carn Brea Castle, Redruth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Found in broad-leaved forests and grove-like forests. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The plant has 4 angled stems that are greyish-green. |
| Leaf Description | The long, narrow leaves are greyish-green. They are hairless and grow in an alternate pattern. |
| Flower Description | The flowers are white has 5-petals that split at the end and grow 20-30 mm across. |
| Fruit Description | The fruit is lime green and features 6 egg shaped pods. |
Photographs
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Stellaria holostea, form. Carn Brea Castle, Redruth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Stellaria holostea, form. Carn Brea Castle, Redruth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Stellaria holostea, form. Carn Brea Castle, Redruth, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Scanning electron microscope image of pollen grain.