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This plant looks fairly similar to giant chickweed, but giant chickweed doesn't start blooming until July, and its leaves are somewhat heart-shaped.

• Family: Pink (Caryophyllaceae)
• Habitat: rich woods, rocky slopes
• Height: 6-16"
• Flower size: 1/2 inch across
• Flower color: white
• Flowering time: March to May
• Origin: native