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picagallina

Stellaria media

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About

The Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a species in the genus Stellaria. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (5 countries).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Caryophyllales (Caryophyllales)

Species

Stellaria media (picagallina)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish picagallina

French mouron des oiseaux

German Gewöhnliche Vogelmiere

Portuguese erva-de-passarinho

Similar Species in Stellaria

Northern Bog Starwort

Stellaria calycantha

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of picagallina?

The scientific name of picagallina is Stellaria media. It belongs to the genus Stellaria.

Where does picagallina live?

picagallina is found in Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (10 countries), Europe (12 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Papua New Guinea), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Angola, Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Chile.

What family does picagallina belong to?

picagallina (Stellaria media) belongs to the genus Stellaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.

What kingdom does picagallina belong to?

picagallina (Stellaria media) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of picagallina?

The closest relatives of picagallina in the genus Stellaria include Common Starwort, Goldie'S Starwort, greater chickweed, Long-Leaf Starwort, Marsh Stitchwort.