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stellaria

 

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Noun stellaria has 1 sense
  1. Stellaria, genus Stellaria - common chickweed; stitchwort
    --1 is a kind of caryophylloid dicot family
    --1 is a member of
     Caryophyllaceae, family Caryophyllaceae, carnation family, pink family
    --1 has members: chickweed

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Stellaria

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: Popular Usage

Stellaria refers to a genus of flowering plants commonly known as the chickweeds. These small, delicate plants are found throughout temperate regions and are known for their white, star-shaped flowers.

Sample Sentence: The Stellaria in my garden always blooms beautifully in the spring.

Sense 2: Local Usage

In some regions, particularly in certain parts of Asia, stellaria is also used to refer to a traditional medicinal plant. This local usage stems from the plant's perceived healing properties.

Sample Sentence: The village elders believe that drinking a tea made from stellaria can help cure the common cold.

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