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Cerastium furcatum

a perennial member of the Cerastium genus in the family Caryophyllaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Edible uses

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Young leaves and stems - cooked[1][2].

Plant part
Leaves

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea.
Habitat
Alpine areas in C. Japan[4]. Forest margins, mountain valleys, meadows, hillsides and summits at elevations of 1200 - 3800 metres in China[3].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out into their permanent positions in the summer. Division in spring might be possible.

Cultivation

This section contains historical Plants For A Future notes marked noncommercial.

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of this country. It is likely to require a moist soil in light shade.

References

  1. Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World. Keigaku Publishing 1976-00-00

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  2. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

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  3. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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  4. Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation) Smithsonian Institution 1965-00-00

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