Somewhere in NJ: Stumped (again)

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Stumped (again)

I need a name... can anyone help?

14 comments:

Dr. Know said...: It's not a stump, it's a flower. And a white one at that. I can't believe you missed that one.

But seriously, Laura, it looks a bit like a lesser stitchwort, but it's a tad early to be in bloom. And the petals don't seem to be cleft enough.; 28 March, 2009
Forest Green said...: I think that it is Star Chickweed (Stellaria pubera) ...; 29 March, 2009
bobbie said...: Don't know, but isn't it pretty? Love it, peeking out from the brown leaves.; 29 March, 2009
Jayne said...: I do believe it's a sweet white flower? ;c); 29 March, 2009
g beetham said...: I think it's a Great(or Star)Chickweed. Early for this time of year, was it recently photographed?
g beetham; 29 March, 2009
Pablo said...: "flower" or if you need something more specific, "little white flower."

You're welcome.; 29 March, 2009
Lynne at Hasty Brook said...: I like that Pablo.; 29 March, 2009
Kathi said...: I agree with Star Chickweed. Of course, I also agree with flower, white flower, little white flower, sweet white flower, and "not a stump."

~Kathi; 29 March, 2009
Dave Dorsey said...: Stick with Laura. It fits you. :); 29 March, 2009
Patrick B. said...: I think the leaf next to it is a Chestnut Oak. :)

My word verification is "hootr" - no joke!; 29 March, 2009
RG said...: Call it Fred ...; 29 March, 2009
LauraHinNJ said...: Dr. Know: Those worts... is there any more confusing family of flowers?

The chickweeds, probably.

;-)

It was blooming down your way, in the mountains, a couple weeks ago now.

All: I kinda like Fred the little white (maybe) star chickweed flower.

I may just ignore white wildflowers from now on... except for bloodroot.

;-)

Thanks for the help.; 29 March, 2009
Dr. Know said...: Orchids are probably more confusing, but mostly not native to the US. But at least the bloodroots are distinctive. And did you know that in parts of the Appalachians, people have eaked out a living selling them to "herbal" shops for decades? At a quarter each? I guess sour mash isn't as profitable as it used to be...; 31 March, 2009
dguzman said...: Oooh, now maybe I will remember the name of this flower. I see it every once in a while and have no clue what it is.

Always something to learn at your bloggy.; 01 April, 2009

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