Mouse ear chickweed
Cerastium papuanum
Family: Caryophyllaceae
What it is like
A small creeping plant up to 30 cm high. There are several varieties.
There are about 100 Cerastium species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It mostly occurs in the highlands and up to 3950 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Pacific, Papua New Guinea
How it is used for food
The plant has been reported as eaten.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
It grows wild.
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Cerastium papuanum var. dispersiflorum Moschl; Cerastium papuanum subsp. geminiflorum Mattf.;