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Marsh Stitchwort

Stellaria palustris

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇦 Canada

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (พืช)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)
Order
Caryophyllales (อันดับคาร์เนชัน)
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Genus
Stellaria
Species
Stellaria palustris (Marsh Stitchwort)

Names in Other Languages

French stellaire des marais
German Sumpf-Sternmiere

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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creeping starwort
Stellaria humifusa
Not Evaluated
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Northern Bog Starwort
Stellaria calycantha
Least Concern
View all species in Stellaria →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Marsh Stitchwort?
The scientific name of Marsh Stitchwort is Stellaria palustris. It belongs to the genus Stellaria.
What is the conservation status of Marsh Stitchwort?
Marsh Stitchwort (Stellaria palustris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Marsh Stitchwort live?
Marsh Stitchwort is found in Distributed across Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Marsh Stitchwort belong to?
Marsh Stitchwort (Stellaria palustris) belongs to the genus Stellaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Caryophyllaceae.
Is Marsh Stitchwort endangered?
No, Marsh Stitchwort (Stellaria palustris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Marsh Stitchwort belong to?
Marsh Stitchwort (Stellaria palustris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).
What are the closest relatives of Marsh Stitchwort?
The closest relatives of Marsh Stitchwort in the genus Stellaria include Boreal Starwort, Chickweed, Common Starwort, Goldie'S Starwort, greater chickweed.

Native Range — 4 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
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Marsh Stitchwort
Stellaria palustris
LC
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creeping starwort
Stellaria humifusa
NE 🐾
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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