Page author: David Giblin
Cerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare
common chickweed, mouse-ear chickweed
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Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; Alaska to California, east across North America to the Atlantic Coast.

Habitat: Disturbed ground, lawns and gardens

Flowers: March-October

Origin: Introduced from Europe

Growth Duration: Biennial, Perennial

Conservation Status: Not of concern

Pollination: Bees, flies

Description:

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Accepted Name:
Cerastium fontanum Baumg. ssp. vulgare (Hartm.) Greuter & Burdet
Publication: Willdenowia. 12: 37. 1982.

Synonyms & Misapplications:
Cerastium caespitosum Gilib.
Cerastium fontanum Baumg. ssp. triviale (Link) Jalas
Cerastium triviale Link
Cerastium vulgare Hartm.
Cerastium vulgatum L. [HC]
Cerastium vulgatum L. var. hirsutum Fr.
Additional Resources:

PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Cerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database.

WA Flora Checklist: Cerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare checklist entry.

OregonFlora: Cerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare information.

E-Flora BC: Cerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare atlas page.

CalPhotos: Cerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare photos.

USDA Plants: Cerastium fontanum ssp. vulgare information.

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