Gwiazdnica pospolita (Stellaria media)
jednoroczna lub ozima roślina zielna z rodziny goździkowatych. Znana jest także większa forma tego gatunku o nazwie maxima. Gdy warunki są sprzyjające, roślina ta kwitnie przez cały rok
Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a great source of vitamins A, D, B complex and C; is packed with minerals: iron, calcium, potassium and zinc; can be finely chopped, mixed with a little wet natural clay and applied externally to soothe irritated or broken skin; A poultice of chickweed can be applied to cuts, burns and bruises to ease discomfort and promote healing; chickweed tea made by steeping ¼ cup of fresh chopped chickweed in a cup of boiling water for 15 minutes, then strained, has benefits as a tonic; has a delicate cornsilk-like flavor when eaten raw or added to a salad; tastes like spinach when cooked; Chickweed pesto: 2 cloves of garlic, 3 tablespoons of pine nuts or sunflower seeds, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 packed cups chopped fresh chickweed, 1/2 cup olive oil, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Toss all ingredients into blender and blend well! This can be used as a dip or over pasta. It can also be frozen.
Chickweed: Let 'em grow.
