Mouse-Ear Chickweed

Common Name(s): Mouse-Ear Chickweed Scientific Name: Cerastium vulgatum Family: Caryoplyllaceae Pink Family Flower: 1/4" white flowers with partially divided petals Leaves: opposite, 3/4" hairy Plant: 6-18" hairy stem

General Comments:

PFG1 states that the sepals for this species are the same length as the petals. The species C. beeringianum has longer petals than sepals but is reportedly only further north.

Common Chickweed

Common Name(s): Common Chickweed Scientific Name: Stellaria media Family: Caryoplyllaceae Pink Family Flower: tiny white flowers with divided petals Leaves: opposite, ~1" Plant: Trailing, forms matts, stems to 30"

General Comments:

Common lawn weed.

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