Cerastium vulgatum var. hallaisanensis
Nakai
Caryophyllaceae Edible: Leaves
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Description
A temperate herb in the chickweed family (Caryophyllaceae) with edible leaves.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Japan, Korea,
Notes
There are about 100 Cerastium species.
References (1)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
