Cerastium arvense

Characteristics
Cerastium arvense L.
field chickweed
Rocky summits, rock outcrops, and openings in woodlands on thin dry perhaps nutrient rich soils (Habitat of our native ssp. strictum).
Forb/herb
Perennial
Vascular
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Not Native Naturalized UPL, FACW (NWPL) UPL (NWPL EMP) FACU (NWPL NCNE) SNA (State Rank) G5 (Global Rank)
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Classification
Eudicots
Caryophyllales
Cerastium arvense L. - field chickweed
Citation
Cerastium arvense L.
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Species Distribution Map

This species has been reported in the counties highlighted in the interactive distribution map below. Click on a county to display its name.

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Plant Photos
Photo by: Jacqueline Donnelly. Photo taken: Saratoga Co., NY: 21 Apr 2012 - 6
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