greater stitchwort

Also known as: ag-flower; ag-worm flower; all-bone; break-bones; devil's corn; Easter bells; greater starwort; lady's lint; lady's white petticoat; Latin flower; little John; May grass; miller's star; snap Jack; snappers; snap-stalks; starflower; thunder flower; tongue grass; adder's meat; bird's tongue; devil's eye; moonflower; satin flower; snake flower; snake grass

A perennial that reaches around 50cm in height. Stems are brittle, leaves are grass-like and both are rough-edged. White flowers, with five deeply-notched petals, are borne in spring and early summer. Seed capsules make a popping sound when ripe