Common Chickweed, Greater Chickweed
Stellaria neglecta
Family: Caryophyllaceae
What it is like
A herb. It can grow for one or two years. It grows 30-80 cm tall. It has one line of hairs. The leaves have only a short or no leaf stalk. The leaves are narrowly oval. They are 2-3 cm long by 1 cm wide.
There are about 130 Stellaria species. They are mostly in temperate regions.
Where it is found
It grows in mixed forests between 900–1200 m altitude in China.
Countries/locations it is found in
Afghanistan, Africa, Britain, Central Asia, China, Europe, Himalayas, Japan, Kazakhstan, Nepal, North Africa, Russia, SW Asia, Tajikistan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Ji chang fan lu