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Stellaria sp.

Family: Caryophyllaceae


What it is like

Stellaria sp. probably media. A low leafy plant which grows from seed. The stems have a line of hairs down one side. The flowers are small and white.

There are about 130 Stellaria species. They are mostly in temperate regions.


Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Pacific, Papua New Guinea


How it is used for food

The whole plant can be eaten raw or cooked.

A very minor wild edible green in Papua New Guinea.

Edible parts

Leaves


How it is grown

It is self sown from seed.


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