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Field Chickweed (Cerastium arvense) |
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Cerastium fontanum Field Chickweed is easily separated from Mouse-ear Chickweed and Sticky Chickweed by the short sepals and the long, narrow leaves.
Cerastium glomeratum Field Chickweed is easily separated from Mouse-ear Chickweed and Sticky Chickweed by the short sepals and the long, narrow leaves.
Stellaria graminea The leaves of Field Chickweed suggest Lesser Stitchwort and Long-leaved Stitchwort. However the peteals of both of these species are slit more than half-way giving the flower the appearance of 10 rather than 5 petals.
Stellaria longifolia The leaves of Field Chickweed suggest Lesser Stitchwort and Long-leaved Stitchwort. However the petals of both of these species are slit more than half-way giving the flower the appearance of 10 rather than 5 petals. Field Chickweed (Cerastium arvense) Identification: Flowers white with 5 petals. Petals notched for about one-third their length. Sepals small, about one-third the length of the petals. Center of flower yellow-green with conspicuous white stamens. Petals streaked with green at their bases. Stems minutely hairy. Leaves elongate, thin, with smooth outer margins. Leaves sessile to the stem. Plant 6 to 10 inches in height. Distribution: Throughout most of North America except for parts of the southeastern and south-central United States. Habitat: Field Chickweed is found primarily on rocky or gravely soil in fields, pastures, or open woods. Flowering period: April to July. |
Field Chickweed (Cerastium arvense)
Similar Species: Mouse-ear Chickweed (Cerastium fontanum) Sticky Chickweed (Cerastium glomeratum) Lesser Stitchwort (Stellaria graminea) Long-leaved Stitchwort (Stellaria longifolia)
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