Chickweed
-Inherent characters-
One of "the seven spring herbs" of Japan. The name may be derived from "Hakobera", which is described in "Honzo-Wamei", the oldest encyclopedia of herbs in Japan. Not to mention that it is cooked in the rice porridge with other six herbs, it is also a popular bird feed. "Seri Nazuna Gogyo Hakobera Hotoke-no-Za, Suzuna Suzushiro, Korezo Nana-Kusa" .
-Scientific name-
Stellaria neglecta
-Common name--
Chickweed
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names 　 Hakobera,Hakobe
Family 　 Caryophyllaceae
Origin 　 Throughout Japan
Horticultural classification 　 Perennial
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan 　 All
What color is it?
Flower 　

Leaf 　
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
　 　
　 　 　
What size is it?
Plant height 　 10-30cm
Flower diameter 　 0.6-0.7cm
Inflorescence diameter 　 　
Inflorescence length