Cerastium nutans var. obtectum
Nodding Chickweed
Also known as: Cerastium diehlii M.E.Jones +2 more
- Cerastium diehlii M.E.Jones
- Cerastium nutans subsp. obtectum (Kearney & Peebles) A.Haines
- Cerastium sericeum S.Watson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Caryophyllaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or biennial.
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Cerastium nutans var. obtectum (commonly known as Nodding Chickweed) is an annual or biennial belonging to the Caryophyllaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America, this variety is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Cerastium nutans, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Biennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northeast, New Mexico
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