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fourstamen chickweed
Scientific Name: Cerastium diffusum
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cerastium diffusum: Fstamen Chickweed and its Many Names
Cerastium diffusum, commonly known as fstamen chickweed, is a fascinating plant with a variety of names and a wide distribution.
Common Names
- Fstamen chickweed
- Mouse-ear chickweed (this name is also applied to other Cerastium species)
- Sea mousear
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cerastium diffusum Pers.
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Family: Caryophyllaceae (the pink family)
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Synonyms:
- Cerastium tetrandrum Curtis
- Alsinanthus diffusus (Pers.) Desv.
- Alsine tetrandra E. H. L. Krause
- Cerastium tetrandrum Curtis nom illegit
Distribution and Habitat
Cerastium diffusum is found in various locations, including:
- Medit.Atl.(Steno)
- K.U. Leuven Campus Kortrijk
- North Sea islands, though rarely on the mainland coast of Germany.
It thrives at altitudes ranging from 0 to 2000 meters.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Forb/herb (a non-woody plant that is not a grass)
- Duration: Perennial
- These plants lose the aerial part during the coldest months of the year and quickly regrow stems and leaves in Spring.
Additional Information
- The plant is also known by the Italian name Peverina a quattro stili.
Further Resources
For more information, you can consult the following resources:
- ITIS (Integrated Taxonomic Information System)
- Discover Life
- portail-jardin.com plant database
- Garden Guides