Starflower is a small plant known for its white flower, which forms the shape of a seven-pointed star. This plant lives in moist, cool forests of North America. Other names for the starflower include maystar and chickweed wintergreen.
The starflower is a perennial, which means it lives for more than two years. It grows about 4 to 8 inches (10 to 20 centimeters) high. Starflowers typically have only one flower, although some plants may have as many as three. The flower grows on a long, slender stem and appears to float above the plant’s whorl (spiral) of pointed leaves. It blooms from May to June.
