Star chickweed (Stellaria pubera)

Family: Caryophyllaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Stellaria pubera is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. The flowers are pollinated by Bees, Insects. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in full shade (deep woodland) or semi-shade (light woodland).

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves. Lettuce like greens - good . Fresh greens - salad, potherb, dried and added to soups. Seeds sprouted and eaten . Probably similar qualities to Stellaria media. — Lettuce like greens - good.; Fresh greens - salad, potherb, dried and added to soups.; Seeds sprouted and eaten.; Probably similar qualities to Stellaria media.

Habitat & North American Range

High quality woodlands, especially where sandstone is close to the ground surface. Edges of rocky meadows, rocky wooded slopes, wooded bluffs, and the upper slopes of sandstone ravines or rich mesic woodlands. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)