🌿Native Nature

Common mouse-ear chickweed

Cerastium fontanum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Caryophyllales ›Family: Caryophyllaceae ›Genus: Cerastium

About

Cerastium fontanum, also called mouse-ear chickweed, common mouse-ear, or starweed, is a species of mat-forming perennial or, rarely, annual plant. It is native to Europe but introduced elsewhere. Its identifying characteristics are tear-shaped leaves growing opposite one another in a star pattern, hairy leaves, and small white flowers. Mouse-ear chickweed typically grows to 4"-8" tall and spreads horizontally along the ground via the formation of roots wherever the stem falls over and contacts the ground....

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common mouse-ear chickweed?
The scientific name of Common mouse-ear chickweed is Cerastium fontanum.
What is the conservation status of Common mouse-ear chickweed?
The Common mouse-ear chickweed has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does Common mouse-ear chickweed belong to?
Common mouse-ear chickweed belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Common mouse-ear chickweed belong to?
Common mouse-ear chickweed belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Common mouse-ear chickweed belong to?
Common mouse-ear chickweed belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Common mouse-ear chickweed belong to?
Common mouse-ear chickweed belongs to the order Caryophyllales.
What family does Common mouse-ear chickweed belong to?
Common mouse-ear chickweed belongs to the family Caryophyllaceae.
What genus does Common mouse-ear chickweed belong to?
Common mouse-ear chickweed belongs to the genus Cerastium.