Cerastium fontanum subsp. membranaceum
Common Chickweed, Common Mouse Ear
Other regional names: Common Mouse Ear Chickweed
- Common Mouse Ear Chickweed
Also known as: Cerastium holosteoides f. glandulosum Möschl +2 more
- Cerastium holosteoides f. glandulosum Möschl
- Cerastium lucorum (Schur) Muschl.
- Cerastium triviale subsp. alpinum Mert. & W.D.J.Koch
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Originating in Tropical Asia, Cerastium fontanum subsp. membranaceum (commonly known as Common Chickweed or Common Mouse-ear) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. In its natural range, this subspecies typically occurs in temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Cerastium fontanum, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
West Himalaya
Base Species & Variations