species 32,092 observations
Sticky Mouse-ear Chickweed
Cerastium glomeratum
Field notes
Cerastium glomeratum is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae known by the common names sticky mouse-ear chickweed and clammy chickweed. It is native to Europe, Macaronesia to Assam but is known on most continents as an introduced species. It grows in many types of habitat. The blooming period is February, March, April, and May.
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native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Garden Tiger, Chickweed Geometer Moth
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll
9
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Flower Fly, Confusing Furrow Bee, Broad-barred Brusheye, Margined Calligrapher
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained Moist
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.