Mouse-chickweed (Cerastium arvense)

A closeup of these very pretty little flowers with a not so pretty common name!

comments (4)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Nice series, Gary! We have relatively few observations from Canada so every single one is a gem. Keep up the great work! Posted 7 years ago
1. gary fast
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you Chris. I shall do my best! Posted 7 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    Please do call me Ferdy. Christant is my last name. Sorry, I know my username is confusing. Posted 7 years ago
  2. 1. gary fast
      
      Lion
      
      Hello, thanks for the correction. I shall try and remember that for next time. Posted 7 years ago

The Field mouse-ear

"Cerastium arvense" is a species of flowering plant in the pink family known by the common names field mouse-ear and field chickweed. It is a widespread species, occurring throughout Europe and North America, as well as parts of South America. It is a variable species. There are several subspecies, but the number and defining characteristics are disputed.

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Similar species: Pinks, Cactuses, And Allies

Species identified by gary fast

By gary fast

Uploaded May 1, 2018. Captured Apr 30, 2018 13:25 in 826 Sutil Point Rd, Mansons Landing, BC V0P 1K0, Canada.

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