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creeping starwort

Stellaria humifusa

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇨🇦 Canada

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (식물)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)
Class
Magnoliopsida (목련강)
Order
Caryophyllales (석죽목)
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Stellaria
Species
Stellaria humifusa (creeping starwort)

Names in Other Languages

French stellaire déprimée

Similar Species in Stellaria

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Boreal Starwort
Stellaria borealis
Least Concern
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Chickweed
Stellaria media
Not Evaluated
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Common Starwort
Stellaria graminea
Least Concern
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Goldie'S Starwort
Stellaria longipes
Endangered
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greater chickweed
Stellaria neglecta
Least Concern
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Long-Leaf Starwort
Stellaria longifolia
Least Concern
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Marsh Stitchwort
Stellaria palustris
Least Concern
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Northern Bog Starwort
Stellaria calycantha
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of creeping starwort?
The scientific name of creeping starwort is Stellaria humifusa. It belongs to the genus Stellaria.
Where does creeping starwort live?
creeping starwort is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).. Countries include Canada, Finland, France, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.
What family does creeping starwort belong to?
creeping starwort (Stellaria humifusa) belongs to the genus Stellaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.
What kingdom does creeping starwort belong to?
creeping starwort (Stellaria humifusa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).
What are the closest relatives of creeping starwort?
The closest relatives of creeping starwort in the genus Stellaria include Boreal Starwort, Chickweed, Common Starwort, Goldie'S Starwort, greater chickweed.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Stellaria — 13 Species

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Boreal Starwort
Stellaria borealis
LC 🐾
Chickweed
Stellaria media
NE 🐾
Common Starwort
Stellaria graminea
LC 🐾
Goldie'S Starwort
Stellaria longipes
EN 🐾
greater chickweed
Stellaria neglecta
LC 🐾
Long-Leaf Starwort
Stellaria longifolia
LC 🐾
Marsh Stitchwort
Stellaria palustris
LC
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creeping starwort
Stellaria humifusa
NE
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Northern Bog Starwort
Stellaria calycantha
LC 🐾
Water Chickweed
Stellaria aquatica
NE 🐾
wood stitchwort
Stellaria nemorum
LC 🐾
Bog Chickweed
Stellaria alsine
LC 🐾
fleshy starwort
Stellaria crassifolia
LC
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