Stellaria: meaning, definitions and examples

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Stellaria

 

[ stษ™หˆlษ›ษ™riษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botany

Stellaria refers to a genus of flowering plants in the family Caryophyllaceae. Commonly known as chickweed, they are characterized by their star-shaped flowers and often grow in gardens and fields as weeds. Some species are edible and have been used in traditional medicine.

Synonyms

Stellaria media, chickweed, mouse-ear

Examples of usage

  • The Stellaria species thrive in moist, shaded areas.
  • Many gardeners consider Stellaria to be a nuisance.
  • Stellaria media is often used in herbal remedies.
  • The delicate flowers of Stellaria are beautiful in early spring.

Translations

Translations of the word "Stellaria" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น Stellaria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅ‡เคฒเคพเคฐเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stellaria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Stellaria

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Stellaria

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Stellaria

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Stellaria

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท Stellaria

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุชูŠู„ุงุฑูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Stellaria

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Stellaria

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜Ÿๆ˜Ÿ่‰ๅฑž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Stellaria

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Stellaria

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Stellaria

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Stellaria

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Stellaria

Word origin

The term 'Stellaria' is derived from the Latin word 'stella,' meaning 'star,' which refers to the star-like appearance of the flowers in this genus. It was first described in the 18th century by botanists studying the Caryophyllaceae family, which consists of herbaceous plants with five petals. The genus includes many species, which have been recognized in various cultures for their medicinal and culinary uses. Commonly found in temperate regions, Stellaria has been a subject of interest not only for its unique aesthetics but also for its role in biodiversity and as a food source.