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Cerastium brachypetalum
gray mouse-ear chickweed
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Distribution: Occurring east of the Cascades crest in southeastern Washington and in the Columbia River Gorge; southern Washington to western Oregon; also occurring in eastern North America.
Habitat: Dry, disturbed areas.
Flowers: April-June
Origin: Introduced from Eurasia
Growth Duration: Annual
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Pollination: Self-pollination, bumblebees, bees, flies
Description:
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Accepted Name:
Cerastium brachypetalum Pers.
Publication: Syn. Pl. 1: 520. 1805.
Publication: Syn. Pl. 1: 520. 1805.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
Cerastium brachypetalum Pers. ssp. brachypetalum
Cerastium brachypetalum Pers. var. tauricum (Spreng.) Murbeck
Cerastium tauricum Spreng.
Cerastium brachypetalum Pers. var. tauricum (Spreng.) Murbeck
Cerastium tauricum Spreng.
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Cerastium brachypetalum in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Cerastium brachypetalum checklist entry
OregonFlora: Cerastium brachypetalum information
E-Flora BC: Cerastium brachypetalum atlas page
CalPhotos: Cerastium brachypetalum photos
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