West Indin Chickweed (Drymaria cordata)

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

Drymaria cordata is a ANNUAL/PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is in flower from July to August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). 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, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Tender young leaves and shoots - raw or cooked as a vegetable. The leaves are used as a salad for their cooling properties. Another report says that the herb is eaten raw or cooked as a stimulant. — Tender young leaves and shoots - raw or cooked as a vegetable.; The leaves are used as a salad for their cooling properties.; Another report says that the herb is eaten raw or cooked as a stimulant.

Habitat & North American Range

Lowland in C. Japan. The plant grows in tropical and sub-tropical India, but extends into the Himalayas up to elevations of 2100 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)