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Chickweed is an easily identifiable wild edible that you can find in your yard, empty fields, on the side of the road! For more content like this, please subscribe to my channel! Walk In The Wild.
How to Identify Chickweed:
Leaves: Chickweed has small, smooth, and glossy leaves that are arranged opposite each other on the stem. They are oval or oblong in shape and have a pointed tip.
Stems: The stems of chickweed are thin and delicate, usually growing to about 6-8 inches in length. They are green or reddish in color and may be slightly hairy.
Flowers: Chickweed has small, white, five-petaled flowers that are about ¼ inch in diameter. They grow in clusters at the tips of the stems and have a yellow center.
Seeds: Chickweed produces small, round seeds that are slightly flattened. They are dark brown or black in color and are about 1/16 inch in diameter.
Habitat: Chickweed can be found growing in a variety of habitats, including gardens, lawns, fields, and along roadsides. It is a common weed and can be found in many parts of the world.