Myosoton aquaticum is a plant species in the genus Myosoton and belongs to the family Caryophyllaceae. It is also called a water chickweed or giant chickweed. It is a perennial herbaceous dicot plant with stems between 10 and 100 cm. high, growing in humid, wet areas, for example, on the sides of gutters or under or between bushes. They are naturally occurring in the temperate regions of central and western Europe.
Family:
Caryophyllaceae (Pink)
Height:
6 to 24 inches
Leaves:
Egg-shaped leaves (2.5" long and 1" wide) are oppositely attached and are stalkless, making it appear that the leaves encircle the stem
Flower:
White, 5-petaled flowers have deep lobes that make it appear that there are 10 petals, up to 0.5" wide
Bloom time:
May-October
Habitat:
Thickets, shorelines, disturbed areas
Can I plant this in my garden?
No, giant chickweed is non-native and considered weedy and should be removed by hand pulling before seeds are produced.
References:
https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/giant-chickweed
Flower | white |
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Family | Caryophyllaceae |
Habit | Forb |
Life cycle | perennial |
Origin | introduced |
Bloom time | (5) May, (6) June, (7) July, (8) August, (9) September, 10 - October |
*sites | Snail Lake |