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Fischer's chickweed
Scientific Name: Cerastium fischerianum
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Fischer's Chickweed (Cerastium fischerianum)
Fischer's Chickweed, scientifically known as Cerastium fischerianum, is a plant commonly referred to as mouse-ear chickweed or Fischer's mouse-ear chickweed. It belongs to the genus Cerastium, which includes around 100 species also known as mouse-ear chickweeds.
Considerations for Pets
- The text refers to "mouse-ear chickweed" generally, without specifying species. As such it is worth confirming if this plant is of concern for pets.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cerastium fischerianum
- Common Names: Fischer's chickweed, Fischer's mouse-ear chickweed, mouse-ear chickweed
- Family: Caryophyllaceae (Carnation Family)
- Rank: Species, with subspecies identified as Cerastium alpinum L. ssp. alpinum
- Synonyms/Related Names: Mentions Cerastium alpinum var. fischerianum as a basionym.
- Nomenclatural Reference: Prodr. A. P. de Candolle 1: 419. 1824
Distribution and Habitat
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Related Species
- Cerastium arvense (field chickweed)
- Cerastium fontanum (common mouse-ear chickweed)
- Cerastium aleuticum (Aleutian chickweed)
- Cerastium beeringianum (Bering Chickweed)
Gardening Information
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Further Resources
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