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Bering chickweed

Scientific Name: Cerastium beeringianum ssp. beeringianum var. beer

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 found in various regions. It is also commonly referred to as mouse-ear chickweed, Alpine chickweed, Bering Sea Chickweed, and Earl's Chickweed (especially when referring to the subspecies Cerastium beeringianum subsp. earlei).

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cerastium beeringianum Cham. & Schltdl.
  • Family: Caryophyllaceae (Carnation Family)
  • Rank: Species, with several recognized subspecies.
  • Synonyms:
    • Cerastium beeringianum subsp. earlei (Rydb.) Hultn
    • Cerastium alpinum Linnaeus var. beeringianum Regel
    • Cerastium alpinum var. capillare (Fernald)
    • Bering chickweed (Harms, 2006) is cited as a synonym for Cerastium beeringianum Chamisso & Schlechtendal
    • Cerastium biebersteinii DC.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Central California and other regions.
  • Found east of the Cascade Mountains in Oregon and Washington.
  • Observed in alpine environments such as Steens Mountain, Oregon, and Mount Evans, Arapaho National Forest.
  • Also found in the Bering Sea region and Nunavut, Southampton Island, Salliq (Coral).

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Perennial herb.
  • Forb/herb growth habit.
  • Loses its aerial parts during colder months and quickly regrows stems and leaves in the spring.
  • Calyx base is widely angled, and the petals are longer than the sepals, with a 2-lobed structure.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Shares similar biological and ecological attributes with common mouse-ear chickweed and sticky chickweed.

Further Information

  • Discover Life offers a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Cerastium beeringianum.
  • Dave's Garden offers tips and ideas from a friendly gardening community.