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TransPecos chickweed
Scientific Name: Cerastium axillare
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Annual
Other Names:
Cerastium axillare - Trans-Pecos Chickweed
Cerastium axillare, commonly known as Trans-Pecos chickweed, is a forb/herb belonging to the genus Cerastium. It is also frequently called mouse-ear chickweed and field chickweed.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cerastium axillare Correll
- Rank: Species
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Genus: Cerastium L. (chickweed, mouse-ear chickweed)
Distribution and Habitat
Cerastium axillare is native to the United States, particularly in the Trans-Pecos region and the Chihuahuan Biotic Province. It can also be found west to New Mexico and California.
Morphological Characteristics
Cerastium axillare is an annual forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that is not a grass and completes its life cycle in one year.
Companion Plants
Trans-Pecos Chickweed (Cerastium axillare) can be grown with companion plants. Real gardeners supply planting care instructions.
Synonyms and Related Species
- Cerastium beeringinanum (Bering chickweed)
- Cerastium arvense (Field Chickweed)
- Cerastium banaticum
Further Information
For more information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cerastium axillare, visit Discover Life and Dave's Garden. You can also find information on BioLib and portail-jardin.com.