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tundra chickweed
Scientific Name: Cerastium gorodkovianum
Family: Caryophyllaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Tundra Chickweed (Cerastium gorodkovianum)
Cerastium gorodkovianum, commonly known as Tundra Chickweed, is a perennial forb/herb found in tundra environments.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is also referred to as mouse-ear chickweed.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cerastium gorodkovianum Schischkin
- Common Names: Tundra Chickweed, Mouse-ear chickweed
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Caryophyllaceae
- Synonyms: Cerastium jenisejense Hultn., Cerastium regelii Ostenf.
Distribution and Habitat
- Tundra Chickweed is found in Arctic tundra and alpine environments.
- It is often observed near rivers and streams, in mushy tundra.
Morphology and Growth Habit
- Cerastium gorodkovianum is a perennial forb/herb, meaning it is a non-woody plant that lives for more than two years.
- It is often found whitening alpine tundra.
Quirky Facts
- Chickweed plant seeds found in an ancient frozen squirrel nest successfully produced a small white tundra flower.
Further Information
- Additional information about Tundra Chickweed and gardening can be found on Garden Guides.
- High-resolution photos are available at Getty Images and Alamy.