Cerastium furcatum

Physical Characteristics

Cerastium furcatum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). It is in flower from May to August, and the seeds ripen from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Edible Uses: Young leaves and stems - cooked[105, 177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known