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Noun: stitchwort  'stich,wurt
  1. Low-growing north temperate herb having small white star-shaped flowers; named for its alleged ability to ease sharp pains in the side
    "Stitchwort's delicate white flowers bloom in early spring"; "greater stitchwort's delicate white flowers bloom in early spring";
    - greater stitchwort, starwort, Stellaria holostea

Derived forms: stitchworts

Type of: chickweed

Encyclopedia: Stitchwort