natural herbs
Cerastium furcatum
Herb latin name: Cerastium furcatum
Family: Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family, Starwort Family)
Edible parts of Cerastium furcatum:
Young leaves and stems - cooked.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
50 cm(1 foot)
Flowering:
May toAugust
Habitat of the herb:
Alpine areas in C. Japan. Forest margins, mountain valleys, meadows, hillsides and summits at elevations of 1200 - 3800 metres in China.Propagation of Cerastium furcatum:
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 of the herb:
Alpine areas in C. Japan. Forest margins, mountain valleys, meadows, hillsides and summits at elevations of 1200 - 3800 metres in China.Medicinal use of Cerastium furcatum:
None knownKnown hazards of Cerastium furcatum:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.