Lesser stichwort
Stellaria graminea
Family: Caryophyllaceae
What it is like
A herb that keeps growing from year to year. It scrambles 50 cm tall. The flowers are white.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It is common in hedges.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Britain, Europe, Luxembourg, Tasmania
How it is used for food
The leaves and shoots can be added to salads or lightly steamed.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Alsine graminea (L.) Britton; and others