Mouse-ear chickweed (Cerastium glomeratum, Fl. env. Paris ed. 2:226. 1799)

Family: Caryophyllaceae

Author: Thuill.

Bibliography: Fl. env. Paris ed. 2:226. 1799

Year: 1799

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Cerastium

Vegetable: False

Observations: Europe, Macaronesia to Assam

Description

Mouse-ear chickweed, scientifically known as Cerastium glomeratum, is a notable member of the Caryophyllaceae family. This species was first detailed and described by the botanist Thuill. in a publication dating back to 1799. The mention of this species in Thuill.’s work “Flora environs de Paris,” in its second edition, underscores its historical botanical significance.

Native to Europe, Cerastium glomeratum is widespread across various regions, including Macaronesia and extending as far as Assam. This cosmopolitan distribution highlights its adaptability and prevalence in diverse climates and landscapes.

Mouse-ear chickweed is distinguished by its small, delicate flowers and its readiness to thrive in disturbed soils, often inhabiting gardens, meadows, and roadside verges. Its resilience and capacity to spread easily make it a species of interest for botanists and ecologists alike.

In summary, Cerastium glomeratum serves as an intriguing example of a widely spread and adaptable plant, thriving in numerous environments from Europe to Asia. Its historical botanical documentation by Thuill. in the late 18th century adds to its rich narrative, illustrating the deep-rooted interest in this modest yet significant species.

Common Names

Eng: clammy chickweed, mouse-ear chickweed, sticky chickweed, sticky mouse-ear, sticky mouse-ear chickweed
Deu: knäuel-hornkraut, knäuelblütiges hornkraut
Dan: opret hønsetarm
Fra: céraiste aggloméré, céraiste visqueux
Por: erva-de-galinha, orelha-de-rato
Nld: kluwenhoornbloem
Swe: knipparv
Sme: snárkesáhpánrássi
Cym: clust llygoden llydanddail, clust-y-llygoden lydanddail, cornwlydd gludiog, cornwlyddyn llydanddail, gludiog, gwlydd pyngog
En: Mouse-ear chickweed, Sticky mouse-ear, Sticky mouse-ear chickweed, Clammy chickweed, Sticky chickweed, Clammy mouse-ear chickweed, Glomerate Mouse-Eared Chickweed, Big chickweed, Mouseear chickweed
Ca: Cerasti aglomerat
Cs: Rožec klubkatý
Da: Opret hønsetarm
Nl: Kluwenhoornbloem
Fr: Céraiste aggloméré, Céraiste visqueux, Céraiste à 5 étamines, Céraiste variable, Céraiste commun, Mouron d’alouette
De: Knäuel-Hornkraut, Knäuelblütiges Hornkraut, Rasiges Hornkraut, Gemeines Hornkraut
He: קרנונית דביקה
It: Peverina dei campi
Se: Snárkesáhpánrássi
Pt: Erva-de-galinha, Orelha-de-rato, Cerástio-enovelado
Sk: Rožec klbkatý
Es: Lapilla, Qhura
Sv: Knipparv
Cy: Clust Llygoden Llydanddail, Clust-y-Llygoden Lydanddail, Cornwlydd Gludiog, Cornwlyddyn Llydanddail, Gludiog, Gwlydd Pyngog

Synonyms

• Alsine glomerata ((Thuill.) E.H.L.Krause)
• Cerastium viscosum var. glomeratum ((Thuill.) Gaudin)
• Cerastium glomeratum var. subviscosum ((Rchb.) Briq.)
• Cerastium vulgatum var. glomeratum ((Thuill.) Edgew. & Hook.f.)

Distribution

• Afghanistan (native)
• Albania (native)
• Algeria (native)
• Assam (native)
• Austria (native)
• Azores (native)
• Baleares (native)
• Baltic States (native)
• Belarus (native)
• Belgium (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Canary Is. (native)
• Cape Verde (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• China South-Central (native)
• China Southeast (native)
• Corse (native)
• Cyprus (native)
• Czechoslovakia (native)
• East Aegean Is. (native)
• East European Russia (native)
• East Himalaya (native)
• France (native)
• Germany (native)
• Great Britain (native)
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• Hungary (native)
• India (native)
• Iran (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Ireland (native)
• Italy (native)
• Jawa (native)
• Kazakhstan (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Libya (native)
• Madeira (native)
• Malaya (native)
• Manchuria (native)
• Morocco (native)
• Nepal (native)
• Netherlands (native)
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• Northwest European R (native)
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• Saudi Arabia (native)
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• Sinai (native)
• South European Russi (native)
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• Tadzhikistan (native)
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• Uzbekistan (native)
• Vietnam (native)
• West Himalaya (native)
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• Yugoslavia (native)
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Additional Images

Bark

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Leaf

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Flower

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Other

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Fruit

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Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:152274-1)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3085440)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Cerastium glomeratum Thuill.)

Specifications

Growth habit: Forb/herb

Growth

Sowing: Direct seed outdoors

Row spacing: {‘cm’: 15}

Ph maximum: 6.5

Ph minimum: 5.5

Light: 7

Atmospheric humidity: 5

Soil nutriments: 6