Other common names:
Larger Mouse-ear Chickweed Other scientific names: Cerastium vulgatum, Cerastium caespitosum, Cerastium holosteoides, Cerastium triviale French names:
Céraiste vulgaire Family: Pink Family (Caryophyllaceae) Group: Chickweeds Flowers: Summer, Autumn; White; 5 parts (petals) Leaves: Opposite/Whorled, Entire Habitat: Fields and Open Areas Grows in Sun/Shade:
Sun Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 274 Native/Non-native:
Non-native For more information visit: Ontario Wildflowers Photographs:
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Mouse-ear Chickweed flower. Note the slight split at the tip of each petal.
Mouse-ear Chickweed blooms in late April - it's a very early spring flower.
