Mouse-ear Chickweed

Cerastium vulgatum L.

Caryophyllaceae (Pink Family)

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Mouseear Chickweed:  (pp.  192-193 in Weeds of the Northeast; pp. 244-245, Weeds of the Great Plains)

·         a prostrate growing simple perennial with hairy, opposite oval leaves in the Caryophyllaceae (Pink) family

·         small white, 5-petaled flowers at stem tips in summer through fall

·         prefers cool, moist, fertile sites

·         is shade tolerant, but can grow in full sun