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Stellaria flaccida

Common Name	Forest starwort
Family	Caryophyllaceae
Description	Sprawling perennial herb with succulent weak stems. Grows over low undergrowth , logs, etc. Newer growth covered with hairs
size	Can spread over large areas and up to 50cm high.
Leaf	Leaves are in pairs on opposite sides of stem, Shape from egg shaped (ovate) to linear up to 15 mm long x 6 mm wide. Colour bright green. Edges irregular with sparse hairs along lower edge
Flower	Single flower on long (up to 20 mm) stalk. 5 petals. Petals are very deeply lobed giving the appearance of 10 petals. Colour white
Flower Season	September to February
Fruit	Small (2mm) egg shaped containing just a few seeds.
Propagation	From seeds.Also roots at nodes.
Details	Naturally occurring plants in moist to wet soils in shaded areas.
Attracts	None recorded
Conservation Status	Common, not threatened
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