Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
comatum
ID:
596061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Agric. 3: 228 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595393

Common Names

  • Cerastium comatum
  • Frostweed
  • Frosted Mouse-ear

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Synonyms

  • Cerastium illyricum comatum (Desv.) P.D.Sell & Whitehead [unknown]
  • Cerastium illyricum pilosum Rouy & Foucaud [unknown]

Description

Cerastium comatum (also called Bristly Mouse-ear Chickweed, among many other common names) is a small, annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers with five petals, and its leaves are covered in short, white hairs. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cerastium comatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil, as it is tolerant of drought and salt.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cerastium comatum is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cerastium comatum is an easy-to-grow perennial that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or by seed in spring or fall. Deadhead to encourage reblooming.

Where to Find Cerastium comatum

Cerastium comatum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Cerastium comatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cerastium comatum?

Cerastium comatum

What is the common name of Cerastium comatum?

Tufted Mouse-ear Chickweed

Where is Cerastium comatum native to?

North America

Species in the Cerastium genus

Cerastium lanceolatum, Cerastium cuatrecasasii, Cerastium qingliangfengicum, Cerastium wilhelmianum, Cerastium afromontanum, Cerastium aleuticum, Cerastium alexeenkoanum, Cerastium alpinum, Cerastium alsinifolium, Cerastium amanum, Cerastium andinum, Cerastium annae, Cerastium arabidis, Cerastium araraticum, Cerastium arcticum, Cerastium argenteum, Cerastium argentinum, Cerastium armeniacum, Cerastium arvense, Cerastium atlanticum, Cerastium axillare, Cerastium baischanense, Cerastium ballsii, Cerastium banaticum, Cerastium barberi, Cerastium beeringianum, Cerastium behmianum, Cerastium berteroanum, Cerastium bialynickii, Cerastium biebersteinii, Cerastium boissierianum, Cerastium borisii, Cerastium brachypetalum, Cerastium brachypodum, Cerastium brevicarpicum, Cerastium cacananense, Cerastium candicans, Cerastium candidissimum, Cerastium capense, Cerastium capillatum, Cerastium carinthiacum, Cerastium cephalanthum, Cerastium cerastoides, Cerastium chilense, Cerastium chlorifolium, Cerastium comatum, Cerastium commersonianum, Cerastium crassipes, Cerastium crassiusculum, Cerastium cuchumatanense,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

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