Grass Leaved Stitchwort

Stellaria graminea

Photo of Grass Leaved Stitchwort
Photo by Dr. John Meade, weed scientist emeritus
Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension

Also known as common stitchwort. It is a perennial with reclining thin stems. The leaves are narrow and short. The plant has many small white flowers. A nuisance weed in turf and other grassy areas.

Additional Images

View Weeds By:

Common Name
Latin Name
Thumbnail Images

Original Photographs and Image Descriptions:

Dr. John Meade
Weed Scientist Emeritus
Dept. of Plant Biology & Pathology
Rutgers, The State Univ. of NJ
59 Dudley Road
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8520

County Offices

Need more information about Grass Leaved Stitchwort?
Contact your Cooperative Extension county office for answers to your questions.

Was This Page Useful?

Average Rating:
4 out of 4


1	2	3	4

2 users have rated this page.

Not Useful		Very Useful
1	2	3	4