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Greater stitchwort
Stellaria holostea

Family: Caryophyllaceae


What it is like

A herb. It grows 50 cm tall. The leaves are long and narrow. The flowers are white and 2-3 cm across. There are 5 petals spli about half way down.


Where it is found

It is a temperate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Balkans, Bosnia, Britain, Europe, Luxembourg, Slovenia


How it is used for food

The young leaves are cooked as a vegetable.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Misjakinja, Velecvetna zvezdica

Synonyms