Flora

Common chickweed

(Stellaria media)

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Height: 20 to 80cm

Uses:

• In medicine: It can heal anemia and hemorrhoids; it also has diuretic and tonic properties.

In food: It can be eaten raw or added to soups and mash.

Characteristic: It’s the symbol of a meeting point. This plant is invasive and appreciated by birds.

Non-toxic