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Cerastium fontanum
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Colour: |
White |
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Flowering: |
April - November |
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Height: |
Up to 20" (50 cms) |
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Family: |
Caryophyllaceae |
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Common Mouse-ear |
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Common Mouse-ear, a type of chickweed, is widespread in
Britain. It occurs in all kinds of habitats.
The flowers are tiny and made up of five deeply-notched, white
petals and long sepals. The stems are long and trailing and
both stems and leaves are covered in tiny hairs.
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Common Mouse-ear |
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