Chickweed
Botanical name: Paronychia
Chickweed
Botanical name: Paronychia
Description
Chickweed is a genus of plants in the pink family with over 110 species worldwide, mostly from warm-temperate North America, Eurasia, South America and Africa. They are herbs that are annual or biennial or perennial in life span. Some species have a woody base. For the most part they have small, white to yellow-white colored flowers that are often hidden within the paired bracts. 
Species of Chickweed
Algerian tea
Algerian tea (Paronychia argentea) is a pretty Mediterranean wildflower that thrives in sandy habitats. You can see its abundant fluffy flowers blooming over a long period from winter through to midsummer. Paronychia capitata is a neighbor species with a similar appearance and habitat that is most easily differentiated by its much shorter flowering season.
Drummond's nailwort
Drummond's nailwort is a genus of plants in the pink family with over 110 species worldwide, mostly from warm-temperate North America, Eurasia, South America and Africa. They are herbs that are annual or biennial or perennial in life span. Some species have a woody base. For the most part they have small, white to yellow-white colored flowers that are often hidden within the paired bracts.
James' nailwort
James' nailwort is a genus of plants in the pink family with over 110 species worldwide, mostly from warm-temperate North America, Eurasia, South America and Africa. They are herbs that are annual or biennial or perennial in life span. Some species have a woody base. For the most part they have small, white to yellow-white colored flowers that are often hidden within the paired bracts.
San francisco nailwort
San francisco nailwort has a strange name, given that it is a plant native to Chile. However, the plant was introduced in San Fransisco, USA, and was first described there. This is mat-forming plant provides good ground cover for gardens. But in some places like Australia, it grows so pervasively and is considered a weed.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Pinks, cacti, and allies Family
Pink Genus
Chickweed 
Botanist in your pocket
Scan QR code to download
