Corn Spurrey (Spergula arvensis)

Family: Caryophyllaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Spergula arvensis is a ANNUAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich in oil. — Leaves and young plants.; No more details are given.; It can be dried and ground into a meal then used with flour for making bread etc.; The seed is rich in oil.

Habitat & North American Range

Arable land, often as a troublesome weed. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)