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Bering chickweed

Scientific Name: Cerastium beeringianum

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Bering Chickweed (Cerastium beeringianum)

Bering Chickweed, scientifically known as Cerastium beeringianum, is a perennial herb. It is also commonly referred to as mouse-ear chickweed, alpine chickweed, and Bering Sea chickweed. The plant is native to Central California.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cerastium beeringianum Cham. & Schltdl.
  • Family: Caryophyllaceae (Carnation Family)
  • Rank: Species, Subspecies
  • Synonyms:
    • Bering chickweed (Harms, 2006)
    • Cerastium alpinum Linnaeus var. beeringianum Regel
    • Cerastium alpinum var. capillare (Fernald)
  • Subspecies:
    • Cerastium beeringianum Cham. & Schltdl. subsp. earlei (Rydb.) Hultn
    • Cerastium beeringianum ssp. beeringianum
    • Cerastium beeringianum ssp. earlei

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Central California.
  • Found in the alpine regions, such as Steens Mountain in Oregon and Mount Evans in Arapaho National Forest.
  • Observed in locations like Juneau and Unalaska Island.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • A perennial herb.
  • Loses its aerial parts during the coldest months.
  • Stems and leaves grow quickly as spring begins.
  • Requires full sun (Sole pieno).

Additional Chickweed Varieties

  • Field Chickweed (Cerastium axillare)
  • Trans-Pecos Chickweed
  • Beringinanum
  • Fisher’s Chickweed (Cerastium fischerianum)
  • Nodding Chickweed (Cerastium brachypodum, Cerastium nutans var. nutans)
  • Common Mouse-Eared Chickweed
  • Sticky Chickweed

Interactions with Other Organisms

The text mentions that Bering chickweed shares similar biological and ecological attributes with common mouse-ear chickweed and sticky chickweed.

Further Information

  • Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cerastium beeringianum.
  • NIISS (presumably a plant database) offers a species profile, habitat information, and control methods.
  • Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants.
  • TERMIUM is the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank.