Nipponica Stellaria (Stellaria nipponica)

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

Stellaria nipponica is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from July to August. 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 and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves - raw or cooked. — Young leaves - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Mainly in dry sunny situations on rocky slopes in mountains, especially in alpine areas. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)