Bladder Campion
Silene vulgaris — Caryophyllaceae
Italiano: Silene — Striduli
Description
Bladder Campion (Silene vulgaris) belongs to the Caryophyllaceae family and is native to Europe. It thrives in Pastures, Sunny meadows, Roadsides, Rubble environments across regions including Italy, France, Germany, Balkans. Botanically, Bladder Campion is crunchy shoots salad. Greece Crete. Natural saponins soap.. It is also known locally as Striduli. The edible parts include Shoots, Leaves. With an edibility rating of 5/10, it ranks as a moderate wild food source. Harvesting is best done during April, March and May. Nutritionally, Bladder Campion stands out for its Vitamin K (60.0mg, 50% DV), Vitamin C (40.0mg, 44% DV) and Vitamin A (70.0mg, 8% DV). It also provides 2.5g protein and 2.0g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Bladder Campion offers a Crunchy fresh flavor profile. Raw sauteed salad. Common culinary applications include salad, sauteed. Popular preparations include Bladder campion salad, Sauteed greens with garlic, Wild green pesto, Leafy green soup. For storage, fresh 2d. Safety note: No toxicity. Antinutrient content is saponins foam if rubbed water. Safe lookalike species include Stellaria. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.
🌿 Foraging Tips
🍳 Recipe: Bladder campion salad
This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.
Edibility
Harvest Calendar
Nutrition (per 100g)
Culinary Uses: salad, sauteed Storage: Fresh 2d
Recipes
- Bladder campion salad
- Sauteed greens with garlic
- Wild green pesto
- Leafy green soup
- Wild winter pesto made from Bladder Campion
- Traditional Bladder Campion soup
- Bladder Campion and potato frittata
