Common Mouse-Ear Chickweed

Overview

Common Mouse-Ear Chickweed (Cerastium fontanum subsp. vulgare) is a small herbaceous plant native to Europe and North America. It prefers cool climates and grows well in sandy, loose soils. Its thin, broad, opposite leaves are covered with fine hairs which gives it the name “mouse-ear”. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with small, white, five-petaled flowers. These can be seen in bloom from April to July. Its seeds are small and round and spread easily due to their adherence to animal fur. A hardy plant, it can be found on roadsides and other disturbed habitats and is often used in groundcover planting schemes.

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