Lesser Stitchwort (Stellaria graminea)
Short, straggly; stems square. Leaves long, narrow and pointed, in opposite unstalked pairs. Flowers 5-12mm, petals split to halfway; May-August.

Fairly common. The delicate flowers are scattered throughout the meadow grasses.

Spotters' score: 4

ref: p.54/1b

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Lesser Stitchwort