Stellaria media subsp. cupaniana

Family: Caryophyllaceae

What it is like

A herb.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Crete, Europe, Greece, Italy, Mediterranean, Sicily, Turkey, Türkiye

How it is used for food

The leaves are roasted and used in pies.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Centocchiu, Tellice, Tsihlantero

Synonyms

Alsine cupaniana Jord. & Fourr.; Stellaria cupaniana (Jord. & Fourr.) Beg.; Stellaria media subsp. postii Holmboe;