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Stellaria Media

Description:

Stellaria media, commonly known as chickweed, is a herbaceous annual plant belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. It is native to Europe, but can now be found all around the world. Chickweed is characterized by its small, star-shaped white flowers and delicate leaves. It is often considered a weed but is also valued for its medicinal properties and used in culinary applications.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: A small, annual plant with white flowers, often considered a weed.

Sense 2: The leaves or stems of the chickweed plant used for medicinal purposes.

Sense 3: Chickweed used as an ingredient in cooking or as a garnish.

Usages:

Usage 1 (Noun, Sense 1):

My garden is overrun with stellaria media; I need to find a way to control its growth.

Usage 2 (Noun, Sense 2):

I made a tea with stellaria media to soothe my irritated skin.

Usage 3 (Noun, Sense 3):

The chef sprinkled some finely chopped stellaria media on top of the soup as a final touch.

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