n. (Bot.) (a) Any plant of the genus Aster. See Aster. (b) A small plant of the genus Stellaria, having star-shaped flowers; star flower; chickweed. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ]
Water starwort, an aquatic plant (Callitriche verna) having some resemblance to chickweed. -- Yellow starwort, a plant of the genus Inula; elecampane. [ 1913 Webster ]
(n)low-growing north temperate herb having small white star-shaped flowers; named for its alleged ability to ease sharp pains in the side, Syn.starwort, greater stitchwort, Stellaria holostea
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n. (Bot.) (a) Any plant of the genus Aster. See Aster. (b) A small plant of the genus Stellaria, having star-shaped flowers; star flower; chickweed. Gray. [ 1913 Webster ]
Water starwort, an aquatic plant (Callitriche verna) having some resemblance to chickweed. -- Yellow starwort, a plant of the genus Inula; elecampane. [ 1913 Webster ]