White campion
Silene latifolia

Family: Caryophyllaceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows each year from seed. It grwos 40-80 cm tall. The leaves are sword shaped and 6-8 cm long by 1-3 cm wide. They are hairy.

Where it is found

It is a Mediterranean climate plant. In China it grows between 1,100-1,500 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Armenia, Asia, Australia, Balkans, Bosnia, Caucasus, Central Asia, China, Croatia, Europe, Georgia, Italy, Mediterranean, North America, Slovenia, Spain, Tajikistan, Tasmania, USA

How it is used for food

The young leaves are boiled and eaten. They are used in stews.

It is sold in local markets.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bela lepnica, Usac, Usak, Usi, Loboda, Xiulitera, Yezan lezu, Zecje

Synonyms

Melandrium boissieri Schischk.; and others