Web1. Greater stitchwort was called poppers in Herefordshire (1960s and 70s), as the seedheads pop when pressed. I still can’t resist popping the seedhead now – I’m in my 60s!) [Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire, … WebFrom the dichotomous key of Flora Novae Angliae. 5. Stellaria holostea L. E. greater stitchwort. Alsine holostea (L.) Britt. • CT, MA. Woodlands, field edges. Reports of this species in ME (e.g., Kartesz 1999) are based on a …

Greater stitchwort Plant-Lore

WebWhole clouds of white floated by the footpaths near Guildford. Most of these clouds were made up of Greater Stitchwort, a plant which without flowers would be dismissed as just grass. Until I found THIS excellent forum post, I wasn’t sure whether to name my specimens Greater or Lesser Stitchwort but now the difference is clear. Each of the ... WebPhoto: Paul Kirtley. Greater Stitchwort, Stellaria holostea, is a very common plant of wayside verges, hedgerows and open woodlands. Until it flowers, however, it is easily … cannabis seed breeders usa

Lesser stitchwort The Wildlife Trusts

WebGreater stitchwort is beneficial to many flying insects, including bees, beetles, flies and spring-flying butterflies such as orange-tip Anthocharis cardamines and green-veined white Pieris napi.It is the host plant for the gall midge Macrolabis holosteae and larval food plant of several moth species including the twin-spot carpet moth Mesotype didymata, the … WebAccording to **folklore** tales, those that pick Greater **Stitchwort**... Britain's Ancient and Sacred Trees Stitchworts & Bluebells 💙🌿 Greater **Stitchwort** is well-associated … WebGreater Stitchwort Stellaria holostea Native. A common spring flower of both shady and sunny, grassy banks, especially along roadsides and in churchyards and a spectacular site in suitable places when flowering in profusion during April. Absent from drier, disturbed areas such as Breckland and Fenland. Flowers April to June. cannabis seedling bent over