Bog Chickweed, Bog Stitchwort
Stellaria alsine
Family: Caryophyllaceae
What it is like
A herb. It grows each year from seed. The stems are tufted and 15-25 cm tall. The leaves do not have stalks. They are sword shaped and 1-2 cm long by 2-4 mm wide. The base is wedge shaped and partly clasps the stem.
There are about 120-130 Stellaria species. They are mostly in temperate regions.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. In China it grows near streams and wetlands between 500-4,000 m above sea level. In Sichuan and Yunnan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Bhutan, Britain, China, Europe, Falklands, Himalayas, India, Indochina, Japan, Kashmir, Korea, Luxembourg, Nepal, Pakistan, SE Asia, Vietnam
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Que she cao