Stellaria graminea
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Stellaria graminea
Also known as:
Lesser Stitchwort
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Soil
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.50 m
Width:
0.20 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves
Leaves
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Bee plant
Bee plant
Description
The leaves and shoots of this plant can be used in salads or lightly cooked as a vegetable. It is best to harvest young shoots in the spring to summer period.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/05
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant |
Ribes nigrum (black currant) can attract beneficial insects that help with pollination and pest control, which benefits Stellaria graminea by improving its growth and health. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Rubus idaeus (red raspberry) provides ground cover that suppresses weeds, allowing Stellaria graminea to thrive in a less competitive environment. |
|
Vaccinium corymbosum Northern blueberry |
Vaccinium corymbosum (highbush blueberry) provides shade and moisture retention, which can help create a more favorable microclimate for Stellaria graminea. |
|
Broussonetia papyrifera Paper Mulberry |
Broussonetia papyrifera (paper mulberry) can improve soil structure and nutrient availability, benefiting the root development of Stellaria graminea. |
|
Rubus fruticosus Blackberry |
Rubus fruticosus (blackberry) acts as a natural trellising plant, providing support and reducing soil erosion, benefiting the growth of Stellaria graminea. |