Cerastium dichotomum
Forked Chickweed
Also known as: Alsine corniculata (Crantz) E.H.L.Krause +3 more
- Alsine corniculata (Crantz) E.H.L.Krause
- Cerastium corniculatum Crantz
- Cerastium inflatum Link ex Desf.
- Myosotis dichotoma (Crantz) Moench
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Naturally occurring in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, and Europe, Cerastium dichotomum (commonly known as Forked Chickweed) is an annual belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Caucasus, Indian Subcontinent, Middle Asia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Afghanistan, Algeria, Cyprus, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirgizistan, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Morocco, North Caucasus, Pakistan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Spain, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, Cape Provinces, France, Germany, Oregon, Washington