Yet another common weed of European origin, mouse-ear chickweed shares many of the properties of chickweed.

   The main differences are that mouse-ear chickweed has hairy, somewhat sticky, stems; and more substantial, fuzzy leaves that are unstalked. Mouse-ear chickweed also seems more tolerant of hot or dry conditions. In my yard, chickweed grows in the mostly shaded parts of the lawn, while mouse-ear chickweed grows in the sunnier, dryer parts. And while chickweed is quite good raw or cooked, mouse-ear chickweed is apparently much better cooked.

Selected References

National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Wildflowers, Niering and Olmstead
Peterson Field Guides Edible Wild Plants, Lee Allen Peterson
Identifying and Harvesting Edible and Medicinal Plants, Steve Brill
The Encyclopedia of Edible Plants of North America, Francois Couplan, Ph.D.
Tom Brown's Guide to Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants, Tom Brown, Jr.
Weeds, Alexander C Martin