Stitchwort refers to any plant species that belong to the genus Stellaria. Some of the most common synonyms for stitchwort include chickweed, starweed, and tongue grass. The herb got its name from its traditional use in herbal medicine to heal wounds, cuts, and other puncture injuries. Other alternative names for stitchwort include stitchel, chickenwort, star chickweed, snapweed, and winterweed. The herb is known for its slender, pointed leaves, small white flowers, and sprawling growth habit. Stitchwort is a common herb in many parts of the world and can be found growing in gardens, meadows, forests, and along roadsides.