a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests

common chickweed; stitchwort

a common low-growing annual garden weed with small white flowers; cosmopolitan; so-called because it is eaten by chickens

low-growing north temperate herb having small white star-shaped flowers; named for its alleged ability to ease sharp pains in the side

common chickweed; stitchwort