American chickweed (Stellaria dichotoma)

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

Stellaria dichotoma is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from August to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

None known. — Harvested fresh in season according to PFAF botanical monograph.

Habitat & North American Range

Barren steppes and stony slopes. Slopes, stony and sandy hills and steppes at elevations of 200 - 3100 metres in northern China. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)