Field Mouse-ear

Cerastium arvense

Cerastium arvense is a species of flowering plant in the pink family known by the common names field mouse-ear and field chickweed. It is a widespread species, occurring throughout Europe and North America, as well as parts of South America. It is a variable species. There are several subspecies, but the number and defining characteristics are disputed.

Scientific name

Cerastium arvense

Family

Caryophyllaceae

IUCN status

LC