Greater Stitchwort (Stellaria holostea)
Short, straggly; stems square. Leaves long, narrow and pointed, in opposite unstalked pairs. Flowers 20-30mm, petals split to halfway; April-June.

Fairly uncommon. Look in shady long grass on southern border of meadow.

Spotters' score: 8

ref: p.54/1

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Greater Stitchwort