Stelleria media
Plant Details
Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer, Soil
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.10 m
Width:
0.50 m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
4-11
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, Seed
Leaves, Seed
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Bee plant
Bee plant
Description
Young leaves can be eaten raw or cooked as leafy greens and are generally available year-round, except during harsh winters. They are very nutritious and can be added to salads. Cooked leaves have a flavor similar to spring spinach. Note that the leaves contain saponins, so be careful. More information about the toxicity can be found at the top of this page. Nutritional information about the leaves is available. The seeds can be ground into powder and used in bread or thick soups. Harvesting seeds can be challenging because they are available in small quantities for most of the year. The seeds contain 17.8% protein and 5.9% fat.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/01
End of Harvest:
31/12
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Allium schoenoprasum Wild chives |
Chives can help repel pests and enhance the growth of Stelleria media. |
|
Acer campestre Field Maple, Hedge maple |
Field maple provides habitat and shelter for beneficial insects. |
|
Betula pendula Birches |
Silver birch improves soil fertility and provides a natural canopy. |
|
Prunus avium Sweet cherry |
Wild cherry provides blossom resources for pollinators in early spring. |
|
Juniperus communis Juniper |
Alder buckthorn's deep roots can enhance soil structure and moisture retention. |