Tuber starwort, Sticky-starwort
Pseudostellaria jamesiana
Family: Caryophyllaceae
What it is like
A herb. The rhizomes have tuberous thickenings up to 2.5 cm across. The stems are 4 angled and 12-45 cm long.
There are about 130 Stellaria species. They are mostly in temperate regions.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zone 4.
Countries/locations it is found in
North America, USA
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Tubers, root, leaves
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Sticky starwort
Synonyms
Stellaria jamesiana Torr.;