Little Mouse-Ear Chickweed (Cerastium semidecandrum)

Family: Caryophyllaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Cerastium semidecandrum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from April to May. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young plant - cooked. Best used before it flowers. — Young plant - cooked.; Best used before it flowers.

Habitat & North American Range

Common in dry open habitats, especially on calcareous or sandy soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)