Cerastium diffusum
Dark Green Mouse Ear, Fourstamen Chickweed
Other regional names: Sea Mouse Ear
- Sea Mouse Ear
Also known as: Cerastium diffusum subsp. tetrandrum (Lange) P.D.Sell. & Whiteh. +2 more
- Cerastium diffusum subsp. tetrandrum (Lange) P.D.Sell. & Whiteh.
- Cerastium diffusum var. diffusum
- Esmarchia cerastioides Rchb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Cerastium diffusum (commonly known as Dark-Green Mouse-Ear or Fourstamen chickweed) is an annual belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Originating in Africa and Europe, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Cerastium, which contains over 200 distinct species. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Middle Europe, Northern Africa, Northern Europe, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Baleares, Belgium, Corse, Denmark, France, Føroyar, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Libya, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Sweden
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
California, Illinois, Madeira
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms