Species
Cerastium fontanum subsp. fontanum
Etymology
Cerastium: From the Greek keras 'horn', referring to the seed capsules of some species looking like horns are they emerge from the calyx.
fontanum: From the Latin fons 'fountain, spring', means growing near springs or damp places
Common Name(s)
mouse ear chickweed
Authority
Cerastium fontanum Baumq. subsp. fontanum
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Flora Category
Vascular - Exotic
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Herbs other than Composites
Year Naturalised
1855
Origin
N. Temperate
This page last updated on 26 Mar 2010