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| Scientific Name | Cerastium arvense ssp. strictum | USDA PLANTS Symbol | CEARS2 |
| Common Name | Alpine Chickweed, Alpine Mouse-ear | ITIS Taxonomic Serial No. | 523825 |
| Family | Caryophyllaceae (Pink) | efloras.org Reference |
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| Description |
Life zones and habitat: Foothills to alpine (5200 to 14000 ft.); open areas, rocky areas, hillsides, meadows. Plant: Erect perennial with weak stems 2 to 8 inches tall growing in patches. Leaves: Narrow stem leaves are linear or lanceolate to oblong, 1/4 to 1 inch long, deeply veined, with pointed tips; somewhat hairy. Inflorescence: Clusters of small white flowers atop somewhat hairy pedicels, each about 1/2-inch across with 5 deeply notched petals and yellow-green throat; soft-hairy sepals. Bloom Period: May to August. References: "Flora of Colorado" by Jennifer Ackerfield, "Guide to Colorado Wildflowers" by G.K. Guennel, SW Colorado Wildflowers and Flora of North America. |
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Colorado Status: Native |
