Stellaria angustifolia ssp. tenella

Matted Starwort

Weak straggling annual herb, rooting at lower leaf nodes or on underground stem to form extensive mats.

Additional information

• SynonymStellaria caespitosa, misapplication
• FamilyCaryophyllaceae
• StoreyLower storey
• Sizestems 5-15 cm long
• Plant groupingHerbs & Groundcovers <1m
• LeavesPairs of narrow stalkless leaves 3-6 mm x 0.5-1 mm.
• Flower colourWhite
• Flowering timeNovember to February
• FlowersSingle flower in leaf axils, petals longer than sepals. Sepal tip folded to form hood.
• Bird attractingNo
• Butterfly attractingNo
• Frog habitatNo
• Growing conditionsMoist to wet soil in swamps, floodplains and margins of watercourses. Semi shade.
• Garden useA matting plant for edges of dams and water areas.
• Commercially availableWholesale only - order in advance
• Conservation statusSignificant within the Shire. Known from few local sites. More common outside the Shire boundary.

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