Family: Caryophyllaceae
five-stamen chickweed, five-stamen mouse-ear chickweed, small mouse-ear chickweed
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
University of Wisconsin - Madison (WIS-VP)
Etymology: Cerastium: from Greek keras, "a horn," referring to the shape of the seed capsule
Plants: annual forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Plants: annual forb
Conservation Status: Introduced - adventive
Flora of North America: Flora of North America USDA Plants Database: Federal Distribution and detailed information including photos
Steve C. Garske
Steve C. Garske
Botancial Illustration
from USDA Plants website
