Stellaria nipponica
Family: Caryophyllaceae
What it is like
A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. The stems are tufted and 4 sided. They are 10-20 cm tall. The leaves are narrow and 2-3 cm long by 1-2 mm wide.
There are about 130 Stellaria species. They are mostly in temperate regions.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In grows near rocks in mountains at about 1,800 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, China, Japan
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves