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Mar. 29th, 2006 06:48 amAfrica and the Middle East are enjoying one right now. The next one visible in the U.S.? My 48th birthday. Party at my house!!
Mar. 29th, 2006
365 Urban Species. #088: Chickweed
Mar. 29th, 2006 09:10 pmUrban species #088: Chickweed Stellina media
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This little weed has "cute" written all over it. Its common name is cute, its scientific name is cute ("little star"), and it has a cute little flower. Like most sidewalk weeds of North America, it originally comes from Europe. Whether it was brought here intentionally (it is edible, nutritious, and has an herbal medicine role) or if its seeds snuck over in feed grain for livestock is anyone's guess. Chickweed is among the first weeds to flower in spring, tends to lay low in summer, and may flower again in fall. Allegedly its common name comes from the fact that chickens enjoy eating it--though you'd be hard-pressed to find an herby plant that chickens don't like. It's safe from chickens in Boston, but pigeons and other seed-eaters might like to feed on its seeds.
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cottonmanifestoThis little weed has "cute" written all over it. Its common name is cute, its scientific name is cute ("little star"), and it has a cute little flower. Like most sidewalk weeds of North America, it originally comes from Europe. Whether it was brought here intentionally (it is edible, nutritious, and has an herbal medicine role) or if its seeds snuck over in feed grain for livestock is anyone's guess. Chickweed is among the first weeds to flower in spring, tends to lay low in summer, and may flower again in fall. Allegedly its common name comes from the fact that chickens enjoy eating it--though you'd be hard-pressed to find an herby plant that chickens don't like. It's safe from chickens in Boston, but pigeons and other seed-eaters might like to feed on its seeds.