species 69,600 observations
Greater Stitchwort
Rabelera holostea
Field notes
Rabelera holostea, known as greater stitchwort, greater starwort, and addersmeat, is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae. It was formerly placed in the genus Stellaria, as Stellaria holostea, but was transferred to the genus Rabelera in 2019 based on phylogenetic analyses. It is the only species in the genus Rabelera. Greater stitchwort is native to Western and Central Europe, including the British Isles.
Greater stichwort can be found in woodlands, edges, and open fields and is sometimes grown in gardens.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Dark-barred Twin-spot Carpet
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it



Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors



Variable Duskyface Fly, Common Flower Fly, Orange-belted Leafwalker, Golden Dung Fly
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.