Cerastium fontanum

Cerastium fontanum common mouse-ear chickweed

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneously

The flowers of this plant have 5 white petals, each petal deeply notched, producing an appearance of 10 petals.  The stem and leaves are quite hairy.  It grows from 6 to 12 in. tall an blooms from end of May until September.  It is common in all counties of the state and grows along roadsides, in lawns, and waste grounds.

Grows along roadsides, in lawns, and waste grounds.

Present throughout the state.

Wetland codes
EMP: FACU
NCNE: FACU



Cerastium fontanum common mouse-ear chickweed

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneously
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Common Names
common mouse-ear chickweed