Ragged-Robin
Lichnis flos-cuculi
Family: Caryophyllaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has a ring of leaves and several flower stems 20-90 cm tall. The flowers are pink and 3-4 cm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Britain, Canada, Europe, Italy, Mediterranean, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The leaves are eaten in vegetable soup.
Edible parts
Leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Manine del Signore
Synonyms
Silene flos-cuculi (L.) Greuter & Burdet;