Star Chickweed : Stellaria pubera : 5 white petals which look like 10 as each is split (cleft )

Common name: star chickweed
Genus / species: Stellaria pubera ( translate star and hairy)

Description: annual or short-lived perennial has paired leaves and numerous tin white flowers

Medicinal or other uses: once used in salads( containsvitamins A,B,C,cacium and K+
and as a herb, now questioned regarding its safety as it contains saponins. Once used
to fade freckles and as an astringent. Used to draw out splinters, heals wounds and for rheumatism.

Blooming: Found in gardens, cultivated areas; blooms in April