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NAME: Chickweed
SPECIES / FAMILY: Stellaria Media / Caryophyllaceae
COMMON NAME(S): chickenwort, craches, maruns, winterweed
CONDITIONS: cool-cold weather, sun-shade, moist
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PORTION: small/herb
COMMENT: Forage before it flowers.
CAUTION: Cook to minimize exposure to saponins and upset stomach. Should not be used during breastfeeding or pregnancy. (1)
NUTRITION/MEDICINAL:
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-622/chickweed
- https://altnature.com/gallery/chickweed.htm
LOOK-A-LIKES:
POISONOUS LOOK-A-LIKES: Scarlet Pimpernel https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=anagallis+arvensis (Although listed as edible, concerns about its toxicity require caution)
OTHER USES:
SOURCE LINKS (may include nutritional and medicinal info, plus other uses):
1. https://www.pfaf.org/user/plant.aspx?LatinName=Stellaria+media
2. http://www.eattheweeds.com/?s=CHICKWEED
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stellaria_media
4. http://www.foragingtexas.com/2008/08/chickweed.html (good photos)