Greater Stitchwort
Taken at Abernethy National Nature Reserve on 31st May 2023 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70 in macro mode.
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Taken at Baron's Haugh on 12th May 2022 using Panasonic Lumix TZ70 in macro mode.
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Taken at Baron's Haugh on 16th May 2023 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Fact File
Taken at Baron's Haugh on 19th May 2021 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode. Fact File
Taken at Strathclyde Park  on 5th May 2020 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 105 mm macro lens. Fact File
Greater Stitchwort.
Greater Stitchwort.
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AKA: 		Stellaria holostea.
Caryophyllales.
Caryophyllaceae
Perennial.
Thunder Flower.
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 Grassy places, fields, hedgerows.
April-June.
30-60 cms.
The name of the plant derives from its use with acorns to cure "stitch" of the side. Another common name is "thunder flower" as it was believed if the flower was picked it would summon thunder storms. The plant was considered to be a remedy for broken bones since its stems are so fragile then this must be a sign that they were to have that medicinal use.