Common chickweed

Common chickweed (Stellaria media)

Common chickweed, also known as Winterweed, Craches

Chickweed, often deemed a pesky weed, is named because chickens are particularly fond of it. Despite its reputation, this plant is edible and can be used in much the same way as spinach, whether raw or cooked. While it contains saponins, which are mildly toxic, they pose no significant risk unless consumed in very large amounts.

Key Facts About Common chickweed

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Attributes of Common chickweed

Lifespan
Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
10 cm to 30 cm
Spread
10 cm to 30 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2 mm to 5 mm
Flower Color
White

Scientific Classification of Common chickweed

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Caryophyllales
Family
Pink
Genus
Chickweeds
Species
Common chickweed