Cerastium fontanum
Cerastium fontanum common mouse-ear chickweed

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.
Habitat & Range
Grows along roadsides, in lawns, and waste grounds.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
EMP: | FACU |
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NCNE: | FACU |
Cerastium fontanum common mouse-ear chickweed
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Plant Life-Form
annual or short-lived perennial forb
Common Names
common mouse-ear chickweed
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