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Myosoton aquaticum Water chickweed (1 Page of 5) The Myosoton aquaticum plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Water chickweed. Some home gardeners know the variety as Cerastium aquaticum. Stellaria aquatica. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Myosoton aquaticum Common Name: Water chickweed Family: Caryophyllaceae Author: (L.)Moench. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.6 Mature Width: Habitat: Marshes, fens, streamsides, ditches and damp woods at low altitudes[17].
Edible Uses: Young leaves and stems - cooked[105, 178]. Sweet and tender[178, 179], they are very rich in minerals[179]. A famine food that is only used in times of scarcity[105, 177].
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